Question

How many factors of 3 does the number 135 have?

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6

Answer 1

a. 3

Explanation:

135 = 45 x 3

=15 x 3 x 3

=5 x 3₁ x 3₂ x 3₃

Answer 2

Option A.

Explanation:

We will do the factors of 135 first and then count the factors of 3.

Factors of 145 = 3×45

= 3×3×15

= 3×3×3×5

So how many 3's are there in the given expression???

There are 3 threes.

Therefore, answer will be option A. 3.