Problem 324

Problem 324

Do you think that  the formula p = 6n + 1 , where n is a whole number, will produce a prime number more then 50% of the time? Give evidence to support your conclusion.

 

Solution

Yes, given formula will produce more than 50% prime numbers, because if we add one to a multiple of 6, it becomes a prime number.

 

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