Prime Number Puzzle

Prime Number Puzzle

Can the mean of any two consecutive prime numbers ever be prime?
(Should be able to answer in 5 seconds)

Note : Hints : Look at it only if you are not able to answer in 5 seconds

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– By definition of mean the result must be between the two source numbers.
– By definition of consecutive there can’t be a number in between two consecutive numbers.

2 Responses

  1. Pilot-Pooja says:

    The puzzle is not clear; please specify problem statement in detail

  2. Pilot-Pooja says:

    only 2 consecutive numbers are 2 and 3; thei mean is 2 which is prime

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