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Re: If p is an odd prime number, and if 5 is a factor of p + p^2 [#permalink]
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But why is E correct? Neither p = 4, nor p = 9, nor p = 14 are odd prime numbers.
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If p is a multiple of 5 we do have a remainder of 0

Now, p+1 is 5

means that p=4 or 9 still divided by 9 and the remainder is always 4

Also E is correct.

The question is about divisibility and remainder NOT specifically prime
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Re: If p is an odd prime number, and if 5 is a factor of p + p^2 [#permalink]
I am getting 2 and 1 as well as the remainders if I take "p" as 3 or 7 respectively.
The question has rightfully asked might be the answer so should we not include option a,b and c.
Yet again the emphasis is on what p+1 is, thereby making p as even number in a few cases.
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Re: If p is an odd prime number, and if 5 is a factor of p + p^2 [#permalink]
How can E be correct, If p is an odd prime, then p=4 or 9 is not a valid value.



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If p is a multiple of 5 we do have a remainder of 0

Now, p+1 is 5

means that p=4 or 9 still divided by 9 and the remainder is always 4

Also E is correct.

The question is about divisibility and remainder NOT specifically prime
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