Student: How many factors does 25^2 have?
Options:
(A) 2
(B) 8
(C) 24
(D) 25
(E) 26.
Another student: Let's say, hmmm...
36^2 = 6*6*6*6 = 2^4*3^4
Total factors = (4+1)*(4+1) = 4*2 = 8 Final answer: (B).