It should be 9 , 441 = 21*21=3^2*7^2
(2+1)*(2+1) = 9
I would like to add one point , whenever we have to find the factors of a given number first break the number in to product of distinct prime numbers and then just add 1 to the respective powers of prime no's and multiply.It will give the number of possible factors.
Rgds,
Kapil