BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Target Test Prep · GMAT

Choose how you want to prepare

Learn live with an expert or move at your own pace. Every option includes the complete TTP study system.

★★★★★5.0559 reviews
GMATLiveTeach 7 seats left
Chris Peckover
NEXT LIVE COHORT

Oct 13 to Jan 7, 2027

with Chris Peckover

Schedule
Tue, Thu · 8:00 to 10:00 PM ET
Included
40 live hours + 6 months of GMAT OnDemand
  • Live instruction and real-time questions
  • Class recordings and assigned practice
View class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
EALiveTeach 5 seats left
Logan Thompson
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Sep 6 to Dec 6, 2026

with Logan Thompson

Schedule
Sun · 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Included
Live EA class + 6 months of EA OnDemand
  • Expert-led weekly online sessions
  • EA Masterclass access between classes
View EA class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
GMATOnDemand Start anytime
SELF-PACED MASTERCLASS

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Complete access from day one. Study on your schedule.

130-point score guarantee
$0to start then $127/mo
  • Personalized study plan and analytics
  • Thousands of lessons and practice questions

Compare the format, schedule, and included access before enrolling. Prices and seat counts shown reflect the supplied offer details.

m and n are integers. Which of the following cannot be the v

Expert replies
by Max@Math Revolution » Fri May 31, 2019 12:14 am

Timer

00:00

Answers

A

B

C

D

E

Stats

Difficulty

[GMAT math practice question]

m and n are integers. Which of the following cannot be the value of (m^2+1)(n^2+1)?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 50
D. 60
E. 100
Join the discussion
Source: — Problem Solving |

by Max@Math Revolution » Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:52 pm
=>

D is likely to be the answer as it is the only one which is divisible by 3. We test (m^2+1)(n^2+1) for divisibility by 3. Note that every integer m can be written as 3k, 3k+1 or 3k+2 for some integer k.
If m = 3k, then m^2 = 9k^2, and m^2 + 1 = 9k^2 + 1 = 3(3k^2) + 1.
If m = 3k+1, then m^2 = (3k+1)^2 = 9k^2 + 6k + 1 = 3(3k^2+2k) + 1, and m^2 + 1 = 3(3k^2+2k) + 2.
If m = 3k+2, then m^2 = (3k+2)^2 = 9k^2 + 12k + 4 = 3(3k^2+4k+1) + 1, and m^2 + 1 = 3(3k^2+4k+1) + 2.
In all cases, m^2+1 is not divisible by 3. Similarly, n^2+1 is not divisible by 3. Since 3 is a prime number, this implies that (m^2+1)(n^2+1) is not divisible by 3.

Therefore, A is the answer.
Answer: A
Join the discussion