If \(x\) and \(y\) are positive integers, is \(x^2 \cdot y^2\) even?

[Gmat_mission]

If \(x\) and \(y\) are positive integers, is \(x^2 \cdot y^2\) even?

(1) \(x + 5\) is a prime number

(2) \(y + 1\) is a prime number

Answer: A

Source: Magoosh