2003 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 2

Problem

Which of the following numbers has the smallest prime factor?

$\mathrm{(A)}\ 55 \qquad\mathrm{(B)}\ 57 \qquad\mathrm{(C)}\ 58 \qquad\mathrm{(D)}\ 59 \qquad\mathrm{(E)}\ 61$

Solution

The smallest prime factor is $2$, and since $58$ is the only multiple of $2$, the answer is $\boxed{\mathrm{(C)}\ 58}$.

See Also

2003 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 1
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Problem 3
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