Math Problem Statement
The LARGEST prime number that is less than 100 is (A) 91 (B) 93 (C) 97 (D) 99
Solution
The question asks for the largest prime number that is less than 100.
Let's evaluate the options:
- 91: This is not a prime number since it can be divided by 7 (91 = 7 × 13).
- 93: This is not a prime number since it can be divided by 3 (93 = 3 × 31).
- 97: This is a prime number because it has no divisors other than 1 and itself.
- 99: This is not a prime number since it can be divided by 3 (99 = 3 × 33).
The correct answer is (C) 97, as it is the largest prime number less than 100.
Would you like any further details or clarification? Here are five related questions for practice:
- What is the smallest prime number?
- What is the largest prime number less than 50?
- How do you determine if a number is prime?
- What is the sum of all prime numbers less than 100?
- What is the difference between a prime number and a composite number?
Tip: A prime number is defined as a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Prime Numbers
Number Theory
Formulas
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Theorems
Prime Number Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-8