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JEE Main 2019Mathematical Reasoning Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Morning Slot

Question

Consider the statement : "P(n) : n2 – n + 41 is prime". Then which one of the following is true ?

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Correct answer
BBoth P(3) and P(5) are true

Step-by-step explanation

P(n) : n2 n + 41 is prime

P(5) = 61 which is prime

P(3) = 47 which is also prime

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