factor pair of 72 a. 12,6 b. 14,5 c. 23,4 d. 24, 2

A factor pair of a number consists of two integers that multiply together to give that number. For the number 72, let's analyze the options given:

a. **12, 6**: \(12 \times 6 = 72\) (This is a factor pair.)
b. **14, 5**: \(14 \times 5 = 70\) (This is NOT a factor pair.)
c. **23, 4**: \(23 \times 4 = 92\) (This is NOT a factor pair.)
d. **24, 2**: \(24 \times 2 = 48\) (This is NOT a factor pair.)

The only valid factor pair of 72 from the options provided is:

**a. 12, 6**.