What is the prime number that's one-half the product of the only two consecutive prime numbers?

Mathematics · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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We know,

Only two consecutive prime numbers are 2 and 3.

Now, their product = 2 × 3 = 6

Now, half of the product = 6/2 

= 3

 

Hence, the prime number is 3.