The smallest positive divisor greater than 1 of a composite number a is

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The smallest positive divisor greater than 1 of a composite number $a$ is

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Options:

A $ < \sqrt{a}$
B $=\sqrt{a}$
C $>\sqrt{a}$
D $\leq \sqrt{a}$

Solution:

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The correct answer is: $\leq \sqrt{a}$

By property, the smallest positive divisor greater than 1 of a composite number $a$ is less than or equal to $\sqrt{a}$, which is standard result.

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