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Which of the following is the converse of the statement: "If x>4, then x+2>5"?

  1. If x+2<5, then x<4.

  2. If x is not greater than 4, then x+2 is not greater than 5.

  3. If x+2>5, then x>4,

  4. If x+2 is not greater than 5, then x is not greater than 4.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The converse of a conditional statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If Q, then P'. Given 'If x > 4 (P), then x + 2 > 5 (Q)', the converse is 'If x + 2 > 5, then x > 4'. Other options represent the inverse or contrapositive.

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