The table shows the ways that you can win, lose, or tie in Rock Paper Scissors. You and your opponent throw the signs for rock, paper, or scissors at random. What percent of the time do you expect to win? Lose? Tie?

wddwwddwdw

Step-by-step explanation:

     Factor Tree
             54
          6  ×  9
      2 × 3   3 × 3
54 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 3³

2|54
  3|27                  → 54 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 3³
    3|9
       3
I'm not sure about ladder method... is it the same as upside down division.
Begin with a prime number that will divide into the number.