Question

Find the pair in which the second number is the factor of the first number.

• A. 5, 2
• B. 8, 3
• C. 12, 5
• D. 9, 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 9, 3

A factor is that divides a given number completely.

When 5 is divided by 2, remainder is 1.
When 8 is divided by 3, ramainder is 2.
When 12 is divided by 5, remainder is 2.
When 9 is divided by 3, remainder is 0.

As the requirement for factors is reminder 0, the required pair is '9, 3'.