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number theory senior

Problem

How many perfect squares are factors of
Solution
We prime factor the given product as Recall that a number is a perfect square if and only if all of its prime factors are raised to an even power; so is a factor if and only if for and So we have choices for and choices for leading to a total of possibilities.
Final answer
12