Question

Rick is thinking of a positive factor of $14$ and Steve is thinking of a positive factor of $42$. If Rick and Steve are thinking of the same number, how many possible numbers could they be thinking of?

Answer 1

14 = 7 * 2 * 1

42 = 7 * 3 * 2 * 1

It can be 14, 7, 2 or 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

Hello,

14 = 7 * 2 * 1

42 = 7 * 3 * 2 * 1

It can be 14, 7, 2 or 1

So there are 4 different positive numbers which meet the criteria

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