Which of the following is the contrapositive of “If x is divisible by 4 then x must be divisible by 2”?
If x is divisible by 2 then x must be divisible by 4
If x is not divisible by 2 then x must be divisible by 4
If x is not divisible by 2 then x is not divisible by 4
If x is divisible by 4 then x is not divisible by 2
Solution: The correct option is c) If x is not divisible by 2 then x is not divisible by 4
Explanation: The contrapositive statement for the given statement “if p then q” is “if not q then not p”
So, the contrapositive for “If x is divisible by 4 then x must be divisible by 2” is “If x is not divisible by 2 then x is not divisible by 4”.
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