Zaymiey

📐 Mathematics  ·  Permutations and Combinations  ·  JEE

Number of positive divisors of 360 = 2³ × 3² × 5:

Answer: 24.

  • A 18
  • B 20
  • C 24
  • D 16

Correct answer: C. 24

Explanation: 360 = 2³ × 3² × 5¹. Each divisor chooses exponent: 0–3 for 2 (4 choices), 0–2 for 3 (3 choices), 0–1 for 5 (2 choices). Total = 4×3×2 = 24.

StartABCBCACAB6 ordered outcomes (permutations); pairing AB/BA etc gives 3 combinations

Counting tree for selecting 2 items from {A, B, C} without repetition: 3 x 2 = 6 ordered arrangements.

Concept context

Counting, arrangements, and selections

Read the full Permutations and Combinations notes →