Read the following and choose the correct answer X, Y and Z are three whole numbers less than 31 but greater than 23. X is a prime number. Y is the largest odd number smaller than 35. Z is the smallest even number?

Correct answer: B. X is 29, Y is 29 and Z is 24

  • A. X is 31, Y is 29 and Z is 24
  • B. X is 29, Y is 29 and Z is 24
  • C. X is 23, Y is 29 and Z is 24
  • D. X is 27, Y is 31 and Z is 26

Explanation

According to the given question21 is not a prime number so, option A is incorrect.Z is 24 which is not a smallest even number this eliminating option C.As 27 which is not a prime number and z is 26 which is not a smallest even number this rules out option D as well.So the correct option is B.

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