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number theory intermediate

Problem

Let be the sum of the positive integer divisors of . If is prime and is also prime, then call a bouncy prime. What is the smallest bouncy prime?
Solution
We test small primes. The smallest prime is , but note that and . We then test , and note that , which is prime, so is the smallest bouncy prime.
Final answer
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