?
If n = 1 + x, where x is the product of four consecutive positive integers, then which of the following is/are true ?
If n = 1 + x, where x is the product of four consecutive positive integers, then which of the following is/are true ?
I. n is odd
II. n is prime
III. n is a perfect square
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
C
Let n = 1 + x = 1 + m (m + 1) (m + 2) (m + 3), where m is a positive integer.
Then, clearly two of m, (m + 1), (m + 2), (m + 3) are even and so their product is even.
Thus, x is even and hence n = 1 + x is odd
Also, n = 1 + m (m + 3) (m + 1) (m + 2) = 1 + (m2 + 3m) (m2 + 3m + 2)
⇒ n = 1 + y (y + 2), where m2 + 3m = y
⇒ n = 1 + y2 +2y = (1 + y)2 , which is a perfect square.
Hence, I and III are true.
Then, clearly two of m, (m + 1), (m + 2), (m + 3) are even and so their product is even.
Thus, x is even and hence n = 1 + x is odd
Also, n = 1 + m (m + 3) (m + 1) (m + 2) = 1 + (m2 + 3m) (m2 + 3m + 2)
⇒ n = 1 + y (y + 2), where m2 + 3m = y
⇒ n = 1 + y2 +2y = (1 + y)2 , which is a perfect square.
Hence, I and III are true.
Join the Discussion
Login to post a comment or share your explanation.
Login