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Statement: There are an infinite number of prime numbers.

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There is a finite number of prime numbers.
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There is an infinite number of primes.
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There are no prime numbers that are even.
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All prime numbers are less than 100.
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Solution

The correct option is A There is a finite number of prime numbers.
when we prove by contradiction we need to assume the negation of the initial given statement , on negating the given statement we get There is an finite number of prime numbers.which is the answer.
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