Question

If $2p+q=48$ (where $p,q$ are prime), then

• A. $p=23$
• B. $q=23$
• C. $p=2$
• D. $q=2$

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A $p=23$
D $q=2$

Sum of two digits is even.
$\Rightarrow 2p$ is even and $q$ is even
$\Rightarrow q=2$ and $p=\frac{48-2}{2}=23$