MHB Apc.1.1.13 what is the prime factorization of 30,030

Click For Summary
The prime factorization of 30,030 can be determined by recognizing that it equals 30 multiplied by 1,001, where 1,001 is the product of the primes 7, 11, and 13. The number 30 can be factored into 2, 3, and 5. Therefore, the complete prime factorization of 30,030 is 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. The correct answer from the options provided is e, which includes all these prime factors. This analysis highlights the importance of breaking down composite numbers into their prime components for accurate factorization.
karush
Gold Member
MHB
Messages
3,240
Reaction score
5
$\tiny{apc.1.1.13}$
The number 1,001 is the product of the primes 7, 11, and 13
Knowing this,
What is the prime factorization of 30,030?

a, ${3 \cdot 7\cdot 10\cdot 13}$
b. ${30\cdot 7\cdot 11\cdot 13}$
c. ${2 \cdot 5\cdot 7\cdot 11\cdot 13}$
d. ${3\cdot 7\cdot 10\cdot 11\cdot 13}$
e. ${2\cdot 3\cdot 5\cdot 7\cdot 11\cdot 13}$

Ok I never studied number theory so don't know theorems
but a b and d don't have all primes, by observation c won't make it
so that leaves e

I hope
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
Not bad. I'd say take a look at a couple of factors. It's clearly divisible by 3. It's also clearly divisible by 10 = 2 x 5, so you are left with e).

-Dan
 
You are told that "1001 is the product of the primes 7, 11, and 13" and 30030= 30(1001).
So 30030 is 30(7*11*13) and 30= 3(10)= 2*3*5. 30030= 2*3*5*7*11*13
 
ok weird i didn't see that
 

Similar threads