The smallest prime factor of 899 is xx.

The smallest prime factor of 899 is xx. Which of the following is true of xx?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

28<x≤35

Steps/Work

899 = 900 - 1
=30^2−1^2
= (30+1)(30-1)
= 31 * 29
29 is the smallest factor
ANSWER:E