The number of ways to arrange the numbers 1 to 1 in a circle such that the sum of every two adjacent numbers is a prime number is 2.
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Understanding the Problem:
- We need to arrange the numbers 1 through 1 in a circle.
- The sum of every two adjacent numbers must be a prime number.
- The arrangement is circular, meaning the sequence wraps around.
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Identifying Prime Sums:
- Primes up to 2 (since the maximum sum of two numbers from 1 to 1 is 19).
- Primes in this range: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19.
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Parity Consideration:
- Odd + Even = Odd (which is a prime, except for 2, but since the smallest sum is 1+2=3, all primes except 2 are odd).
- Therefore, numbers must alternate between odd and even to ensure sums are odd primes.
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Arrangement Strategy:
- Fix number 1 at a position to start the sequence.
- The next number must be 2 (since 1+2=3) or 4 (1+4=5).
- From there, continue selecting numbers that maintain the prime sum condition.
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Possible Arrangements:
After fixing 1, the sequence can branch into two possible paths, leading to two distinct circular arrangements.
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Conclusion:
There are exactly two valid circular arrangements that satisfy the condition.
Final Answer:
The number of such arrangements is 2.




