CSATNumber System & SeriesBasic Arithmetic and Odd Even2024

Let p and q be positive integers satisfying p < q and p + q = k. What is the smallest value of k that does not determine p and q uniquely?

A

3

B

4

C

5

D

6

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

We need to find the smallest number 'k' (from the options) that can be split into two positive integers (p, q) in more than one way, while keeping p < q. As learned from 2023 Question

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