Question

We know that $3\times 5=15$
Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A. 15 is a multiple of 3
• B. 15 is a multiple of 5
• C. 3 is a factor of 15
• D. 15 is a factor of 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 15 is a factor of 3

When we multiply two numbers, both the numbers are the factors of the product obtained. Here we have 3 and 5, which are the factors of 15.

The product obtained is the multiple of the two numbers. Here we have 15, which is the muliple of both 3 and 5.

Therefore, the statement "15 is a factor of 3" is incorrect because 15 is a multiple of 3.