Let G be a group of order 255. Show that G is not simple (hint: use a p-Sylow of G for some p).

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Chapter4: More On Groups
Section4.4: Cosets Of A Subgroup
Problem 28E: Let G be a group of order pq, where p and q are primes. Prove that any nontrivial subgroup of G is...
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Let G be a group of order 255. Show that G is not simple (hint: use a p-Sylow of G for some p).

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