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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
I. 2 is a prime number.
II. 4 is a composite number.

A

Only I

B

Only II

C

Both I and II

D

Neither I nor II

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To determine which of the statements is/are true, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step 1: Analyze Statement I - "2 is a prime number." 1. **Definition of a Prime Number**: A prime number is defined as a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. 2. **Factors of 2**: The factors of 2 are 1 and 2. 3. **Check the Definition**: Since the only divisors of 2 are 1 and 2, it meets the criteria for being a prime number. **Conclusion for Statement I**: True, because 2 has no divisors other than 1 and itself. ### Step 2: Analyze Statement II - "4 is a composite number." 1. **Definition of a Composite Number**: A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that has at least one positive divisor other than 1 and itself. 2. **Factors of 4**: The factors of 4 are 1, 2, and 4. 3. **Check the Definition**: Since 4 has divisors other than 1 and itself (specifically, it has 2 as a divisor), it meets the criteria for being a composite number. **Conclusion for Statement II**: True, because 4 has divisors other than 1 and itself. ### Final Conclusion: Both statements are true. Therefore, the answer is that both Statement I and Statement II are true.
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