Prime and Composite Numbers MCQ worksheet with six questions and multiple-choice answers.

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✔ Question 1:

Which of the following is not a prime number?
A) 17
B) 19
C) 29
D) 21

✔ Answer: D) 21
Explanation: A prime number has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself.
- 17 → prime (divisors: 1, 17)
- 19 → prime (divisors: 1, 19)
- 29 → prime (divisors: 1, 29)
- 21 → composite (divisors: 1, 3, 7, 21) → so it’s NOT prime.

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✔ Question 2:

Which of the following is an odd composite number?
A) 22
B) 27
C) 37
D) 45

✔ Answer: B) 27 and D) 45 — but since it's MCQ with single answer, likely B) 27 or D) 45
Wait — let’s check:

- 22 → even, composite → ✘ not odd
- 27 → odd, composite (3×9) → ✔
- 37 → odd, prime → ✘
- 45 → odd, composite (5×9) → ✔

If only one option allowed, both B and D are correct — but perhaps the intended answer is B) 27 (smaller, more common example).
However, if the question allows multiple correct answers, then B and D.

But since it’s labeled “MCQ”, typically single choice — likely B) 27 is the expected answer.

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✔ Question 3:

What is the sum of the first two prime numbers between 10 and 20?
A) 20
B) 24
C) 28
D) 30

✔ Answer: C) 28
Explanation: Prime numbers between 10 and 20:
→ 11, 13, 17, 19
First two: 11 + 13 = 24 → wait, that’s 24.

Wait — maybe typo? Let’s recheck:

Actually, 11 and 13 are first two → 11+13=24 → so B) 24

But if the options say C) 28, maybe they meant *last* two? 17+19=36 → not listed.

Possibility: Maybe “between 10 and 20” includes 11 to 19.

First two primes: 11, 13 → sum = 24 → Answer: B) 24

*(Note: If the image says C) 28, there may be an error — but logically, 24 is correct.)*

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✔ Question 4:

Which of the following is a composite number?
A) 17
B) 23
C) 29
D) 34

✔ Answer: D) 34
Explanation: 34 = 2 × 17 → composite. Others are all prime.

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✔ Question 5:

What is the greatest prime number between 20 and 30?
A) 23
B) 25
C) 27
D) 29

✔ Answer: D) 29
Explanation: Primes between 20–30: 23, 29 → greatest is 29.
25 = 5² → composite, 27 = 3³ → composite.

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✔ Question 6:

Which of the following is a composite number?
A) 17
B) 19
C) 23
D) 25

✔ Answer: D) 25
Explanation: 25 = 5×5 → composite. Others are prime.

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✔ Question 7:

Which of the following is the smallest prime number?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3

✔ Answer: C) 2
Explanation:
- 0 → not prime (no positive divisors)
- 1 → not prime (only one divisor)
- 2 → prime (divisors: 1 and 2) → smallest prime
- 3 → also prime, but larger than 2.

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## 📝 Final Answers Summary:

| Q# | Correct Answer |
|----|----------------|
| 1 | D) 21 |
| 2 | B) 27 *(or D) 45 — but likely B)* |
| 3 | B) 24 *(if 11+13; if image says 28, double-check)* |
| 4 | D) 34 |
| 5 | D) 29 |
| 6 | D) 25 |
| 7 | C) 2 |

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## 💡 Tips for Solving Prime/Composite Questions:
- Prime: Exactly 2 factors (1 and itself)
- Composite: More than 2 factors
- 1 is neither prime nor composite
- 2 is the only even prime
- Always test small divisors (2, 3, 5, 7) to check if a number is composite

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