The number of (a,b,c), where a, b, c are positive integers such that abc=30 is

  1. A. 30
  2. B. 27
  3. C. 9
  4. D. 8

Correct Answer: B. 27

Explanation

Prime factorization of 30 = 2^1 \times 3^1 \times 5^1. Each of the 3 prime factors can be assigned to either a, b, or c independently. Thus, there are 3 \times 3 \times 3 = 27 ways to form the product.

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