For how many of the integers is not prime?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Compute : it is prime for most small , so look for composites. gives ; gives ; gives ; gives .
  2. Step 2: Every other value from to gives a prime (), so exactly values fail.
Answer
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Why not the others: Fewer than four misses some of the composites , , , ; more than four would require another composite among the listed primes.

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