If x and y are both odd prime numbers andx < y, then how many different positive integer factors does2xyhave? Choose the correct choice from the following options
A) 3  B) 4  C) 6  D) 12  E) 8
x and y are both odd prime numbers- It means either x or y is not 2   and since prime numbers have only two factors - 1 and the number itself   x and y each will have (1+1)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(1+1)</gadget>
<output>2</output>
2 factors   Hence 2xy will have (1+1)(1+1)(1+1)= 8 factors   8 is the answer
<result>E</result>
If x and y are both odd prime numbers andx < y, then how many different positive integer factors does2xyhave?