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Question #: 207
Topic #: 1
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If A and B are two prime numbers bigger than 2, which of the following can't be true?
(1) A + B is an even number.
(2) A x B is also a prime number.
(3) AB is also a prime number.

  • A. 1 only.
  • B. 2 only.
  • C. 3 only.
  • D. 2 and 3 only.
  • E. 1, 2 and 3.
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
Try to find opposing examples to the statements.
1. Pick A=7, B=13 A+B = 20, this is an even number.
2. Try A=3, B=7 AB=21, and 21 is not a prime number.
3. Try A=3, B=5 AB = 35= 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = a number which is dividable by 3 and 9 and therefore is not a prime number. Statements 2 and 3 can't be true, the answer is D.

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