# Quotient group

• April 1st 2008, 05:55 PM
hercules
Quotient group

Assume N is a normal subgroup of G.
a) Prove that if [G:N] is a prime, then G/N is cyclic. (could you provide an example as well)
b) Prove or disprove the converse of the statement in part (a).

Thank You.
• April 1st 2008, 05:57 PM
ThePerfectHacker
Quote:

Originally Posted by hercules

Assume N is a normal subgroup of G.
a) Prove that if [G:N] is a prime, then G/N is cyclic. (could you provide an example as well)
b) Prove or disprove the converse of the statement in part (a).

a)If $G$ is a finite group then $|G/N| = [G:N]$. Prime groups are cyclic, so $G/N$ is cyclic.
b)It is false. Try something.
• April 1st 2008, 05:59 PM
hercules
Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePerfectHacker
a)If $G$ is a finite group then $|G/N| = [G:N]$. Prime groups are cyclic, so $G/N$ is cyclic.
b)It is false. Try something.

wow....lightening quick response ...thank you.
• April 1st 2008, 07:57 PM
ThePerfectHacker
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Originally Posted by hercules
wow....lightening quick response ...thank you.

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