Question:

Consider the statement : "P(n) : \(n^2 - n + 41\) is prime". Then which one of the following is true ?

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Evaluate P(3) and P(5) and test the values for primality.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • P(5) is false but P(3) is true
  • Both P(3) and P(5) are true
  • P(3) is false but P(5) is true
  • Both P(3) and P(5) are false
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

\(P(3) = 9 - 3 + 41 = 47\). 47 is not divisible by 2, 3 or 5 (and \(7^2=49\gt 47\)), so 47 is prime: P(3) is true.
\(P(5) = 25 - 5 + 41 = 61\). 61 is not divisible by 2, 3, 5 or 7 (and \(11^2=121\gt 61\)), so 61 is prime: P(5) is true.
Both P(3) and P(5) are true.
Answer: (2) Both P(3) and P(5) are true
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