CSATNumber System & SeriesArithmetic of Prime Numbers2022

Consider the following statements in respect of two natural numbers p and q such that p is a prime number and q is a composite number : 1. p x q can be an odd number. 2. q/p can be a prime number. 3. p + q can be a prime number. Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

We need to check three p

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