Use a direct proof;
Suppose Tom minimises the largest difference between two numbers. For this to be true, Tom must pick consecutive numbers. If Tom picks 10 consecutive numbers the maximum difference must be 9. Given that tom picks one more number, there must be two numbers who differ by 10 for all selections.
yes. for all positive, distinct numbers greater than 0
Prime numbers have one distinct prime factor.
Even numbers must have 2 amongst their factors; they may have other even numbers amongst their factors. Odd numbers must not; every factor of an odd number must be odd.
No, they are all distinct numbers and do not interfere.
The answer depends on how many numbers are selected.The answer depends on how many numbers are selected.The answer depends on how many numbers are selected.The answer depends on how many numbers are selected.
it is different numbers
Amongst counting numbers (positive integers) only 4.
The difference is between factor pairs and distinct factors. With square numbers, one of the factor pairs will be the same number twice. When listing the distinct factors, that number is only listed once.
a collection of distinct numbers regarded as a unit
prime numbers
Statistically, that makes absolutely no difference. What makes a difference is how your numbers are selected. If, for example, you choose birthdays of family members and friends, then you will not have numbers larger than 31. Since many people do that, if your combination does win then you are likely to have to share the winnings with more people. Similarly, if you choose patterns on the lottery ticket.
There are infinitely many numbers. Amongst them are4.980000000000000000001, 4.980000000000000000001200000003, sqrt(24.8005).