To simplify the expression \(6c + 27\), we start by factoring out the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms.
- Identify the coefficients: The GCF of 6 and 27 is 3.
- Factor out 3 from the expression:
\[ 6c + 27 = 3(2c + 9) \]
Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[ 3(2c + 9) \]
So the answer as a product with a whole number greater than 1 is:
\[ 3(2c + 9) \]