The greatest common factor of two numbers is __________. A. the smallest number that is a divisor of both numbers B. the largest
number that is a divisor of both numbers C. any common factor of the two numbers D. the largest factor that divides evenly into one number, but not the other
The correct answer choice is B. "The largest number that is a divisor of both numbers."
A can't be correct, because if we are looking for the greatest common factor, we don't want the smallest number. C can't be correct, because if we are looking for the greatest common factor, it can't be just any number. And D can't be correct either. If we are looking to find the greatest common factor of two number, the factor has to divide into both evenly, not just one.
