besides 36 and 1, what is one factor of 36?

Explanation:

Step1: List factor - pairs of 36

$36 = 2\times18=3\times12 = 4\times9=6\times6$

Step2: Select a non - 36 and non - 1 factor

We can choose 2 (or 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18)

Answer:

2 (any factor other than 36 and 1 is acceptable, such as 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18)