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Problem
When three positive integers , , and are multiplied together, their product is . Suppose . In how many ways can the numbers be chosen?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
The positive divisors of are It is clear that so we apply casework to If then If then If then If then Together, the numbers and can be chosen in ways.
Final answer
E