N=23×53. How many sets of two distinct factors of N are co-prime to each other?
A
12
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B
24
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C
23
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D
11
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Solution
The correct option is B 24 For N=23×53 The number of sets of factors co-prime to each other = (x + 1)(y + 1) + xy = (3 + 1)(3 + 1) + 3 × 3 = 25. However, for co-prime set (1,1), factors are not distinct. Therefore, number of sets = 25 - 1 = 24.