How many factors does the number 2,876 have ?
A. 8
B. 7
C. 6
D. 5
Answer : C. 6
Explanation:
Take the power of terms as a and b.
Using the equation for determining the number of factors, d(n) = (a+1) (b+1)
2876 = 22 * 7191
D (2876) = (2+1) (1+1) = 6
So, answer is 6
Factors of 2876 = 1, 2, 4, 719, 1438, 2876