Question

Which pair of numbers is relatively prime?

Answer 1

Answer: C. 625 and 81

Step-by-step explanation: A relatively prime pair is a pair in which in both numbers given, the only number that can go into each number is one. In 112 and 36, we know 2 can evenly go into each number because they both end in a positive number (112/2 is 56 and 36/2 is 18.) This means A is incorrect. As for B, 11 can evenly go into each number, leaving you with 25 and 7. B is incorrect. And then there's D. 5 can go into each number giving you 160 and 19. D is incorrect.

C is correct because the only numbers that can go evenly into 81 is 1, 3, 9, 27, and 81. None of these numbers, except one can go into 625 also.