If w and y are both odd prime numbers and w < y, how many distinct positive integer factors does 2wy have?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers:  A) 3  B) 4  C) 6  D) 8  E) 12

Rationale: since 2 wy prime factors are w ^ 1 * y ^ 1 * 2 ^ 1 , its total number or factors must be ( 1 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) = 2 ^ 3 = 8 . thus , i think d would be the correct answer . d
Answer: D