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'P' is the smallest positive integer such that every positive integer N greater than 'P' can be written as a sum of two composite numbers. Then:

A
P=3
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P=6
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C
P=10
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D
P=11
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Solution

The correct option is D P=11

Let us examine each option.
Option A p=3
p+1=4=2+2=1+3 They are not composite numbers.
Option A is incorrect.
Option B p=6

p+1=7=1+6=2+5=3+4
none of the additive pairs is sum of composite numbers.
Option B is incorrect.
Option C p=6
p+1=11=1+10=2+9=3+8=4+7=5+6
none of the additive pairs is sum of composite numbers.
Option C is incorrect.
Option D p=11
p+1=12=1+11=2+10=3+9=4+8=5+7=6+6
Here, Both the additive pair (4,8) and (6,6) are composite numbers.
Option D is Correct.


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