If A is the $5^{t h}$ and B is the $7^{t h}$ prime number from the beginning, find (B - A).

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
6

The set of prime numbers include (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, ...).

$5^{t h}$ prime number from the beginning = 11

$7^{t h}$ prime number from the beginning = 17

$\Rightarrow$ $A = 11$ and $B = 17$ .

$∴$ $B - A = 17 - 11 = 6$

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

From the given diagram, find :

$(i) A^{'} (i i) B^{'} (i i i) A^{'} \cup B^{'} (i v) (A \cap B)^{'}$

$Is A^{'} \cup B^{'} = (A \cup B)^{'} ? Also, verify if A^{'} \cap B^{'} = (A \cup B)^{'} .$

{(\sqrt[3]{2} + \frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{3}})}^{n}

\frac{1}{6}

{⎛ ⎜ ⎝ 2^{\frac{1}{3}} + \frac{1}{3^{\frac{1}{3}}} ⎞ ⎟ ⎠}^{n}

\frac{1}{6}

n

Join BYJU'S Learning Program