How many distinct positive factors does the number 180 have?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

First, find the prime factorization of 180: 180 = 18 * 10 = (2 * 3^2) * (2 * 5) = 2^2 * 3^2 * 5^1. To find the number of factors, add 1 to each exponent and multiply the results: (2+1) * (2+1) * (1+1) = 3 * 3 * 2 = 18.