Is the positive integer p the sum of the positive prime numbers
m and n?
(1) m - n = 8
(2) p = 50
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stmt1 doesnt say about P. INSUFFmainhoon wrote:Is the positive integer p the sum of the positive prime numbers
m and n?
(1) m - n = 8
(2) p = 50
p=50
m,n are prime numbers.
m=3,n=5
p=8.. not 50>>NO
m=43,n=7
p=50.>>YES
combining:
m-n=8 and p=50
m-n=8 and m+n = 50
m=29, n=21
n is not prime.
Hence no such m,n are possible.
SUFF
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Chanakya quotes (Indian politician, strategist and writer, 350 BC-275BC)