QuestionFind the prime factorization of 100. Options: A. $2 \times 2 \times 5 \times 5$, B. $2 \times 5$, C. $2 \times 2 \times 5$, D. $10 \times 10$

Studdy Solution
Now that our quotient is1, we have found all the prime factors of100. They are2,2,5, and5.
$$100 =2 \times2 \times5 \times5$$So, the prime factorization of100 is $2 \times2 \times5 \times5$. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.