Chapter 4, Problem 1CT

To determine

To write prime factorization of the number 27

Answer to Problem 1CT

  $3\times 3\times 3$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Number 27

Calculation:

To write prime factorization of a number, simply break it down into its smallest constituents. So, here,

27 may be written as

  $27=3\times 3\times 3$

Hence, the prime factorization is

  $=3\times 3\times 3$

Conclusion-

  $=3\times 3\times 3$