Question

Both 3 and 6 are common factor of _______v

A.486 and 267
B.486 and 312
C.267 and 312
B.267 and 311

Answer 1

Answer: A. 486 and 267

Explanation:

To find the common factors of two numbers, you can factor each number and then identify the factors that are common to both. Let's factor the given numbers:

1. 486 factors as 2 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 = 2 * 3^5

2. 267 factors as 3 * 89

Now, let's find the common factors:

Common factors of 486 and 267:

- Both numbers have a common factor of 3.

So, the correct answer is:

A. 486 and 267