1969 AHSME Problems/Problem 23

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Problem

For any integer $n>1$, the number of prime numbers greater than $n!+1$ and less than $n!+n$ is:

$\text{(A) } 0\quad\qquad \text{(B) } 1\quad\\ \text{(C) } \frac{n}{2} \text{ for n even, } \frac{n+1}{2} \text{ for n odd}\quad\\ \text{(D) } n-1\quad \text{(E) } n$

Solution

$\fbox{A}$

See also

1969 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 22
Followed by
Problem 24
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