SOLUTION: If p is divisible by 3 and q is divisible by 4, then pq must be divisible by each of the following EXCEPT
A 3 B 4 C 6 D 9 E 12
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Question 307084: If p is divisible by 3 and q is divisible by 4, then pq must be divisible by each of the following EXCEPT
A 3 B 4 C 6 D 9 E 12
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If p is divisible by 3 and q is divisible by 4, then the product of these numbers must have factors of 3 and 4, which includes any number that is a factor of 12. The only number from your multiple choice options that is NOT a factor of 12 is 9, which is D.
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