01 If (N=2^3\times3^2\times5), what is the total number of positive factors of (N)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. (24)
Explanation: Step 1: For prime factorisation (p^a q^b r^c), total factors are ((a+1)(b+1)(c+1)). Step 2: Here the powers are (3,2,1), so factors (=(4)(3)(2)=24). Step 3: In exams, always add (1) to each exponent before multiplying.