Question

The prime factorization of 184 is

• A. 2³ × 3 × 23
• B. 8 × 23
• C. 2³ × 23
• D. 46 × 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C

2³ × 23

The prime factorization of a real number must not contain any numbers other than prime numbers

184=2 x 92

=2 x 2 x 46

=2 x 2 x 2 x 23

=2³ × 23