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RD Sharma

CBSE

Grade 10

Question:

The total number of factors of a prime number $p$ is:
(a) $1$
(b) $2$
(c) $3$
(d) Infinite

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Factors of prime $p$ are $1$ and $p$ only.

Every prime number has exactly two factors: 1 and itself. [1.0 Mark]

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🎯 Official CBSE Marking Scheme:
Recalling prime definition: 1.0 Mark

Correct Answer: $2$

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