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6 April, 05:31

Which of the following is a counterexample to the statement "All odd numbers are divisible by 3"?

7 is a prime number

9 is divisible by 3

8 is not divisible by 3

3 is divisible by itself

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  1. 6 April, 06:00
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    For this case we have the following statement:

    "All odd numbers are divisible by 3"

    The options given are the following:

    a) 7 is odd but not divisible by 3, therefore it is a counterexample of the given statement

    b) 9 is odd and is divisible by 3, therefore it is not counter-example

    c) 8 is an even number, it is not a counter-example

    d) 3 is odd and affirms the given statement.

    Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

    Answer:

    Option A
  2. 6 April, 07:49
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    That 9 is divisible by 3.
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