Which statement about the prime factorisation of (1) is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (1) has no prime factor
Step 1: A prime number has exactly two positive factors. Step 2: (1) has only one positive factor, so it has no prime factor. Step 3: Treating (1) as prime is a common mistake.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(1) has no prime factor
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: A prime number has exactly two positive factors. Step 2: (1) has only one positive factor, so it has no prime factor. Step 3: Treating (1) as prime is a common mistake.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: Prime Factorisation.