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

Answer 1

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.