Standard Mathematics Primary 4 Factors and Multiples

Which statement is true about the factors and multiples of 6?

A 6 is a factor of 12 and 12 is a multiple of 6
B 6 is a multiple of 12 and 12 is a factor of 6
C 6 and 12 are both factors of each other
D 6 and 12 have no common factors
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Step 1: Check if 6 is a factor of 12: Does 12 ÷ 6 = 2? Yes ✓ Step 2: Check if 12 is a multiple of 6: Is 12 = 6 × 2? Yes ✓ Step 3: If A is a factor of B, then B is a multiple of A (they describe the same relationship).

Correct answer: 6 is a factor of 12 and 12 is a multiple of 6

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