Question

Which of the following correctly represents 450 as the product of its prime power.

• A. $2^2$ x $3^2$ x $5$
• B. 2 x $3^2$ x $5^2$
• C. $2^2$ x $3$ x $5^2$
• D. $2^2$ x $3^2$ x $5^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 x $3^2$ x $5^2$

450 can be written as

450 = 2 x 225

450 = 2 x 3 x 75

450 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 25

450 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5

450 = 2 x $3^2$ x $5^2$