M when factorized is written as M=a^6 x b^3 x c^5. Find the total number of perfect squares factors of M.
A 24
B 16
C 140
D 240
E 32
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This question is ambiguous.vaibhav101 wrote:M when factorized is written as M=a^6 x b^3 x c^5. Find the total number of perfect squares factors of M.
A 24
B 16
C 140
D 240
E 32
For this to be a GMAT-worthy question, you need to mention that a, b and c are PRIME numbers.
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