Manipal MET2013MathematicsLinear Programming
a, b, c are prime numbers, x is an even number, y is an odd number. Which of the following is/are never true? I. a+x=b II. b+y=c III. a b=c IV. a+b=c
Options
- AI and III
- BII and III
- COnly IIII
- DIII and IV
Correct answer
C. Only IIII
Step-by-step solution
Since, c is a prime number so it can have only two factors 1 and c. a b=c gives two more factors of c as a and b , which is not possible.