If p and q are prime numbers, how many divisors does the product p^3 * q^6 have?  Choices:
A) 9  B) 12  C) 18  D) 28  E) 363

Rationale: ", p ^ 2 , p ^ 3 and q , q ^ 1 , q ^ 2 . . . . q ^ 6 together essentially there are 18 different combinations you can make ( 3 x 6 ) also you have to include the different combinations the p and q exponents can be a divisor . there are 3 different p exponents and 6 different q exponents : p , p ^ 2 , p ^ 3 , q , q ^ 2 , q ^ 3 . . . q ^ 6 also add 1 since ` ` 1 ' ' can also be a divisor . 18 + 3 + 6 + 1 = 28 , answer : d"
Answer: D