Mathematical Logic And Boolean Algebra Question 14

Which of the following is the inverse of the proposition: If a number is a prime then it is odd.

[Karnataka CET 2004]

Options:

A) If a number is not a prime then it is even

B) If a number is not a prime then it is not necessarily odd

C) If a number is not odd then it may still be a prime

D) If a number is not odd then it is not necessarily a prime

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

p : A number is prime. Q : It is odd. We have p Þ q The inverse of p Þ q is $ \tilde{p}\Rightarrow ,\tilde{q} $ i.e., If a number is not a prime then it is not odd.



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