If X = the product of eight distinct prime numbers, how many factors does X have besides 1 and itself?  Select the correct option:
A) 166  B) 188  C) 210  D) 232  E) 254
Since X has 8 distinct prime factors, X has a total of 2^8 = 256 factors.   Besides 1 and itself, X has 254 factors.   The answer is 254.
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If X = the product of eight distinct prime numbers, how many factors does X have besides 1 and itself?