Maths - finding prime factors

Today in maths we learnt about finding answers and products of their prime factors. A prime factor is a factor of a number for example 5 is a prime factor because its a factor of 25 and its a prime number. This is a GCSE question: Express 252 as a product of its prime factors. Can you solve this!(we know the answer because Josh, Nemo and Sam worked out the answer.) Here's the extension once you've solved the first question: Exress 36 as a product of its prime factors(in the fanciest way possible!).Please comment below on our blog, in response to the maths question.In addition(if you feel up to the challenge)try to figure out the mind-boggling GCSE question.Tell us what you think the answer is and we'll respond with whether your calculation was correct or incorrect!