Choose the correct alternative : For the following three statements p : 2 is an even number. q : 2 is a prime number.

QUESTION

Miscellaneous Exercise 1 | Q 1.05 | Page 29

Choose the correct alternative :

For the following three statements
p : 2 is an even number.
q : 2 is a prime number.
r : Sum of two prime numbers is always even.
Then, the symbolic statement (p ∧ q) → ∼ r means.

• 2 is an even and prime number and the sum of two prime numbers is always even.

• 2 is an even and prime number and the sum of two prime numbers is not always even.

• If 2 is an even and prime number, then the sum of two prime numbers is not always even.

• If 2 is an even and prime number, then the sum of two prime numbers is also even.

SOLUTION

If 2 is an even and prime number, then the sum of two prime numbers is not always even.