01 How many positive factors does the number (2^3 \times 3^2 \times 5) have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 24
Explanation: Step 1: In prime factorisation, add 1 to each exponent and multiply. Step 2: Here the number of factors is ((3+1)(2+1)(1+1)=24). Step 3: In exams, identify the exponents first and then multiply carefully.