How many distinct positive factors does the number 140 have?

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

First, find the prime factorization of 140: 140 = 14 * 10 = (2 * 7) * (2 * 5) = 2^2 * 5^1 * 7^1. To find the number of distinct factors, add 1 to each exponent in the prime factorization and multiply the results: (2+1) * (1+1) * (1+1) = 3 * 2 * 2 = 12.