Fill in the blanks: 375 is divisible by ____ & ____

A) 5 & 15

B) 5 & 10

C) 2 & 5

D) 2 & 3

To find: The numbers which are divisors of 375

Solution:

Prime factorization of 375 = $3 \times 5 \times 5 \times 5$

We can immediately say 375 is divisible by 5. As 5 is a prime factor.

It is also divisible by 3 which is a prime factor 

Since it is divisible by 3 and 5, it must be divisible by  $3 \times 5 = 15$  

So 375 is divisible by 5 and 15.

So answer is A

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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