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The number of prime numbers lying between 400 and 430 is:
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Check numbers ending in 1, 3, 7, and 9. Test divisibility by small primes (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19).
We need to find the number of prime numbers between 400 and 430.
p∈P s.t. 400<p<430
Check numbers ending in 1, 3, 7, and 9. Test divisibility by small primes (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19).
Students often misidentify 407 (divisible by 11) or 417 (divisible by 3) as prime numbers.
Check numbers between 400 and 430
List potential candidates: 401, 403, 407, 409, 411, 413, 417, 419, 421, 427, 429.
401,403,407,409,411,413,417,419,421,427,429
Filter the list for primality
Exclude composite numbers: 403 (13×31), 407 (11×37), 411 (3×137), 413 (7×59), 417 (3×139), 427 (7×61), 429 (3×143).
403,407,411,413,417,427,429 are composite.
Identify remaining prime numbers
The numbers remaining are 401, 409, 419, 421. Counting these gives a total of 4.
401,409,419,421⟹Total=4
C is correct because there are exactly 4 prime numbers (401, 409, 419, 421) between 400 and 430.
Understanding divisibility rules for 3, 7, 11, and 13 is essential for identifying primes in larger ranges.