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But how come? if suppose 3 is a factor of x already, then still there'll be an addition to the total no. of prime factors by 1 more if x is multiplied by 3, since the question hasn't mentioned distinct prime factors.

Intended meaning is that x has 5 unique prime factors.
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If a positive integer x has 5 prime factors, how many prime factors does 3x have?

A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 15
E) cannot be determined
Suppose X = 2*5*13*7*11 with 5 Prime Factors.. 3X will have 6 Prime Factors.

Suppose X = 3*5*7*11*13 with 5 Prime Factors. In this case 3X will 5 Prime Factors.

@Bunuel - Is it correct way to approach this problem?? Please advise.

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If a positive integer x has 5 prime factors, how many prime factors does 3x have?

A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 15
E) cannot be determined
Suppose X = 2*5*13*7*11 with 5 Prime Factors.. 3X will have 6 Prime Factors.

Suppose X = 3*5*7*11*13 with 5 Prime Factors. In this case 3X will 5 Prime Factors.

@Bunuel - Is it correct way to approach this problem?? Please advise.

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Yes. This is basically the same approach as mine but with numbers.
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