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x is the smallest number such that x2 is a perfect square and is x3 is a perfect cube. Then, the number of divisors of x is


Options:
A .   12
B .   16
C .   20
D .   24
E .   28
Answer: Option C
:
C

x2 is a perfect square x2=a2. x3 is a perfect cube x3=b3. x2×x3=a2×b3x=6a2b3=ab6b.
For x to be a natural number; 6b has to be a perfect square b=6x=23×34 number of divisors =20



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