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EMNA Q.16

0. Sum of three prime numbers is 100. If one of them exceeds another by 36, then one of the numbers is

  • Option : D
  • Explanation : x + (x + 36) + y = 100
    ⇒2x + y = 64
    Therefore y must be even prime which is 2 
    2x + 2 = 64
    ⇒x = 31.
    ∴ Third prime number = x + 36 = 31+ 36 = 67
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