Showcase of 2016 Consecutive Numbers w/ 100 Primes

In summary, the purpose of the "Showcase of 2016 Consecutive Numbers w/ 100 Primes" is to demonstrate the occurrence of 2016 consecutive numbers that are all prime numbers. These numbers were chosen through a computer algorithm and their occurrence is not a coincidence, but rather a result of the distribution of prime numbers. While there have been other notable instances of consecutive prime numbers, the showcase of 2016 consecutive primes is particularly remarkable due to its large number and occurrence in a relatively small range. This showcase holds significance in the field of mathematics as it provides insight into the distribution of prime numbers and serves as a reminder of the complexity and beauty of the subject.
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Show that there exists 2016 consecutive numbers that contains exactly 100 primes.
 
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kaliprasad said:
Show that there exists 2016 consecutive numbers that contains exactly 100 primes.

My solution

we know that number of primes less than 1000 is $= 168$
Now let f(x) be number of primes in a sequence of 2016 primes starting at x.
$f(1) > 100$.
now when we move to next number the number of primes increases/decreases by 1 or remains unchanged
$f(2017!+2) = 0$ as 2016 numbers starting from this number all are composite
So from 1 going upto 2017!+2 the starting number ( $>100$) remains unchanged or increases by 1 or decreases by 1
going to 0.
Hence at some point it is 100.
 
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