Question

a factor is a number that divides into another number evenly, with no remainder. which three numbers are factors of 48? 3, 7, 8; 5, 10, 15; 4, 6, 12; 11,

Explanation:

Step1: Check Option 1 (3,7,8)

Check if each number divides 48 evenly.

• \( 48 \div 3 = 16 \) (no remainder), so 3 is a factor.
• \( 48 \div 7 \approx 6.857 \) (remainder exists), so 7 is not a factor.

Thus, Option 1 is invalid.

Step2: Check Option 2 (5,10,15)

Check each number:

• \( 48 \div 5 = 9.6 \) (remainder exists), so 5 is not a factor.

Thus, Option 2 is invalid.

Step3: Check Option 3 (4,6,12)

Check each number:

• \( 48 \div 4 = 12 \) (no remainder), 4 is a factor.
• \( 48 \div 6 = 8 \) (no remainder), 6 is a factor.
• \( 48 \div 12 = 4 \) (no remainder), 12 is a factor.

Answer:

C. 4, 6, 12 (assuming the orange option is labeled C; if labels are 1,2,3,4, then 3. 4, 6, 12)