What is the range of the prime factors of x, where x is 275?

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What is the range of the prime factors of x, where x is 275?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 11
D. 30
E. 55

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Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:25 am
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What is the range of the prime factors of x, where x is 275?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 11
D. 30
E. 55

OA B
Let's first find the prime factorization of 275...

275 = (5)(5)(11)

Range = 11 - 5 = 6

Answer: B

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