01 If (600=2^a\times3\times5^2), what is the value of (a)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 3
Explanation: Step 1: The prime factorisation of 600 is (2^3\times3\times5^2). Step 2: In the given form, the power of 2 is (a). Step 3: Comparing gives (a=3).