Which of these must the factor G of the product of four consecutive even integers:-
Which of these must the factor G of the product of four consecutive even integers:-
1) 48
2) 64
3) 96
4) 192
5) 80
Answer/Solution
G=1,2,3,4 only
Steps/Work
Let the four variables be a< b< c< d.
Assume a worst case scenario where the a equal to a prime number (hence odd).
therefore
a = divisible by 1
b = a + 1 (divisible by 2)
c = a + 3 (divisible by 3)
d = a + 4 (divisible by 4)
therefore
each answer choice must be divisible by 2 x 3 x 4 = 24
only 80 is not divisible. Therefore answer = D
Assume a worst case scenario where the a equal to a prime number (hence odd).
therefore
a = divisible by 1
b = a + 1 (divisible by 2)
c = a + 3 (divisible by 3)
d = a + 4 (divisible by 4)
therefore
each answer choice must be divisible by 2 x 3 x 4 = 24
only 80 is not divisible. Therefore answer = D