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If 0 < X < Y, X is an odd number and Y is a prime number, which of the following can be the value of X + Y ?

A. 17.
B. 13.
C. 11.
D. 10.
E. 7.

CareerGeek · Answer

Since Y is a prime number, all values except 2 are odd values

If Y is even —> Y = 2. X has to be 1
—> X + Y = 3. No option

If Y is odd. And given that X is odd too
—> X + Y = Even
—> Only 1 option available = 10

IMO Option D

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nishthagupta · Answer

x(odd) +y(prime)=?
only way Y is even and prime is if y=2 (odd+even=odd) but none of the options point towards this. (1+2=3, only way )
So Y is an odd prime number
Odd+Odd=Even.
 Hence, 10 (d) is the only possible solution  Bunuel

UV7 · Answer

Since x is odd and y is prime. 2 is only even number with 1 only odd preceding it.

But 1+2=3 is not an option.

So y must be odd.

Now, we know that odd+odd=even.
Only option D is even.

Therefore 10 is the correct answer.

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KSBGC · Answer

x ( lowest ) = 1

Y( lowest) = 2

X + Y = 1 + 2 = 3

but there is no such options.

Now , Y has to be odd and X is also odd.

ODD + ODD = Even .

Option D is correct.

If 0 < X < Y, X is an odd number and Y is a prime number, which of the

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