Hey there!
Which is the prime factorization of 40?
Option A.
2 * 5
= 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2
= 4 + 4 + 2
= 8 + 2
= 10
Option B.
2^3 * 5
= 2 * 2 * 2 * 5
= 4 * 2 * 5
= 8 * 5
= 40
Option C.
2 * 53
= 53 * 2
= 53 + 53
= 106
2 * 3 * 5
= 6 * 5
= 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6
= 12 + 12 + 6
= 24 + 6
= 30
Therefore, your answer is:
Option B. 2^3 * 5
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