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GMAT Problem Solving (PS) | Re: If x and y are prime numbers such that x > y > 2, then x^2 −

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Asifpirlo wrote:

If x and y are prime numbers such that x > y > 2, then x^2 − y^2 must be divisible by which one of the following numbers?

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 9
(E) 12


Lets take someexamples:

\(x = 5 & y = 3\)

\(= 5^2 - 3^2\)

\(= 25 - 9\)

\(= 16\)

Similarly you take any other prime numbers you will get a difference which is always divisible by\(4\) .

Hece, Answer is B
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