Question

the combination of the lock is a 3 digit number the digits are the prime factors if 42 listed from least to greatest. What is the combination of the lock?

Answer 1

the prime factors of 42 are 2,3 and 7 so the combination is 2 3 7

Answer 2

the combination of the lock will be 237.

Explanation:

Prime factor of 3 digit lock 42 = 2 × 3 × 7

So the digits which are used to unlock are 2, 3, 7

Now these three digits 2, 3, 7 when rearranged from least to greatest. Sequence will be 237.

So the combination of the lock will be 237.