If pand q are prime numbers, how many divisors does the product p^3q^6 have?
(A) 9 (B) 12(C) 18(D) 28(E) 36[/list]
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When we have to find the number of divisors of a number, then factorize the number into its prime factors, like, n = a^x * b^y, where a, b are distinct prime factors of n, and x, y are powers of prime factors a and b respectively.karthikpandian19 wrote:If pand q are prime numbers, how many divisors does the product p^3q^6 have?
(A) 9 (B) 12(C) 18(D) 28(E) 36[/list]
Then number of divisors of n = (x + 1)(y + 1)
Here number of divisors of p^3 * q^6 = (3 + 1)(6 + 1) = 4 * 7 = 28
The correct answer is D.
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Anurag,
Can this be taken as like this also?
n = a^x * b^y implies number of divisors of n = (x + 1)(y + 1)
Is it, n = a^x implies number of divisors of n = (x + 1)
How does it work for a number 36?
36 = 2^2 * 3^2
Which implies there should be (2+1) (2+1)
ie. 9 divisors
Divisors of 36 - 2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36 (we have only 8, is "1" also to be done included in each instances.?????
Can this be taken as like this also?
n = a^x * b^y implies number of divisors of n = (x + 1)(y + 1)
Is it, n = a^x implies number of divisors of n = (x + 1)
How does it work for a number 36?
36 = 2^2 * 3^2
Which implies there should be (2+1) (2+1)
ie. 9 divisors
Divisors of 36 - 2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36 (we have only 8, is "1" also to be done included in each instances.?????
Anurag@Gurome wrote:When we have to find the number of divisors of a number, then factorize the number into its prime factors, like, n = a^x * b^y, where a, b are distinct prime factors of n, and x, y are powers of prime factors a and b respectively.karthikpandian19 wrote:If pand q are prime numbers, how many divisors does the product p^3q^6 have?
(A) 9 (B) 12(C) 18(D) 28(E) 36[/list]
Then number of divisors of n = (x + 1)(y + 1)
Here number of divisors of p^3 * q^6 = (3 + 1)(6 + 1) = 4 * 7 = 28
The correct answer is D.
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Anurag,
Can this be taken as like this also?
n = a^x * b^y implies number of divisors of n = (x + 1)(y + 1)
Is it, n = a^x implies number of divisors of n = (x + 1)
How does it work for a number 36?
36 = 2^2 * 3^2
Which implies there should be (2+1) (2+1)
ie. 9 divisors
Divisors of 36 - 2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36 (we have only 8, is "1" also to be done included in each instances.?????
Yes, that's correct, when we count we have to include 1 and the number itself.
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Yes, definitely.gunjan1208 wrote:Hi Anurag,
Can we take it as a rule everytime we see this kind of question?
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This question should state that p and q are DISTINCT prime numbers. I posted an explanation here:
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The question is asking to find the total factors of the product P^3*q^6karthikpandian19 wrote:If pand q are prime numbers, how many divisors does the product p^3q^6 have?
(A) 9 (B) 12(C) 18(D) 28(E) 36[/list]
since p and q are prime numbers, lets take p=2 and q=3
=> 2^3*3^6
total factors = (total possibilities for 2 to be in a factor of the product)*(total possibilities for 3 to be in a factor of the product)
=> total factors = (none + 3)*(none + 6)
= (1 + 3)*(1 + 6)
= 4*7
= 28
Hence the correct option: D) 28
