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#1 2013-12-26 20:48:02

niharika_kumar
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From: Numeraland
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sum of nos.

If N is the sum of first 13986 prime nos. , then N is always divisible by

options:-
a) 6
b) 4
c) 8
d) none of these


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#2 2013-12-26 20:59:43

bobbym
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Re: sum of nos.

Hi;

Choose d.


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#3 2013-12-27 00:47:23

anonimnystefy
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Re: sum of nos.

I agree. That sum is never divisible by 2, so it cannot be divisible by any of those, either.


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#4 2013-12-27 02:43:08

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Re: sum of nos.

Depending on what number of them she picks to sum. First 2 equal 5. First 3, equal 10. First 4 equal 17.

The pattern repeats. If she picks an even number to sum the sum will be odd. If she picks an odd number to sum then the sum will be even. 13986 is even so the sum is odd.


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#5 2013-12-27 04:01:25

niharika_kumar
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Re: sum of nos.

hmm..
primes are interesting.

thank you smile


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#6 2013-12-27 04:21:47

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Re: sum of nos.

Hi;

Yep, number theory is very interesting.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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