Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. the number of positive divisors of 36 — the required integer: -3. II. the remainder when 2^10 is divided by 7 — the required integer: 2.
Correct answer: D
I is incorrect: the number of positive divisors of 36 → 9. 36 = 2² × 3², giving (2+1)(2+1)=9 divisors. II is correct: the remainder when 2^10 is divided by 7 → 2. 2³ leaves remainder 1, so 2^10 leaves remainder 2.