Wire rope classified as 8 x 12 means it has:
a. A factor of safety of 8 and is 12 meters long
b. A factor of safety of 12 and is 8 meters long
c. 8 strands with 12 wires per strand
d. 12 strands with 8 wires per strand
e. 8 strands, each containing 12 yarns
Answer: C