What is the number of divisors of 1000 (<strong>EXCLUDING</strong> 1 and 1000)?

  1. A. 12
  2. B. 13
  3. C. 14
  4. D. 16

Correct Answer: C. 14

Explanation

Prime factorization of 1000 = 2^3 \times 5^3. Total number of divisors is (3+1)(3+1) = 16. Excluding 1 and 1000, we get 16 - 2 = 14 divisors.

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