SOLUTION: Given that x is smaller than or equal to 14/1/2 (14 whole 1 over 2), state the largest possible value of x if a) x is an integer, b) x is a prime number c) x is a rational numbe

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Question 406042: Given that x is smaller than or equal to 14/1/2 (14 whole 1 over 2), state the largest possible value of x if
a) x is an integer,
b) x is a prime number
c) x is a rational number
:) =)

Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a: 14
b: 13 (since 14 is not a prime number but 13 is)
c: 14 1/2 (note that 14 1/2 is rational and the problem says "smaller than or equal to")

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