(a) Let m and n be integers. Show that if mn is even, then m is even or n is even. (b) If r is a nonzero rational number and p is an irrational number, then rp is irrational. (c) For all real numbers a, b, and c, max(a, max(b, c)) = max(max(a, b), c).

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A: Statement: If a and b are rational number then ab is also rational.

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