Sylow's Theorems and Simple Groups

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In summary, the possible values for |G| are between 316 and 325, and they are all simple groups except for G with order 320 and 324, which have normal Sylow subgroups due to Sylow's Theorem.
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I am wondering if some one can help it this:
Suppose G is a group with 316 [itex]\leq[/itex]|G|[itex]\leq[/itex] 325. Given that G is simple, find the possible value(s) for |G|. Be sure to explain your reasoning for each number. You'll need Sylow's Theorems of course.

This is what I have done:
the prime factorization of |G|:

316 2 2 79
317 317
318 2 3 53
319 11 29
320 2 2 2 2 2 2 5
321 3 107
322 2 7 23
323 17 19
324 2 2 3 3 3 3

If p is the largest prime factor, and |G| = mp^k where p doesn't divide m, the the p-Sylow subgroup is normal (The number of p=Sylow subgroups, n_p, = 1).

All the results except for 320 and 324 are straightforward:

316 n79 = 1
317 G is Z/317 and simple
318 n53 = 1
319 n29 = 1

321 n107=1
322 n23 = 1
323 n19=1

Thanks in advance
 
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For 320, m = 2^6 and p = 5. Since n_5 = 1, the 5-Sylow subgroup is normal. For 324, m = 3^3 and p = 2. Since n_2 = 1, the 2-Sylow subgroup is normal. Therefore, the possible values of |G| are 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, and 324.
 

Related to Sylow's Theorems and Simple Groups

What are Sylow's Theorems?

Sylow's Theorems are a set of three theorems in group theory that help determine the structure of a finite group. They were developed by mathematician Ludwig Sylow in the late 19th century.

What is the first Sylow's Theorem?

The first Sylow's Theorem states that if a prime number p divides the order of a finite group G, then G contains a subgroup of order p.

What is the second Sylow's Theorem?

The second Sylow's Theorem states that for any prime number p and any positive integer m, if G is a finite group with order p^m, then the number of subgroups of order p^m in G is congruent to 1 modulo p.

What is the third Sylow's Theorem?

The third Sylow's Theorem states that if p^m is the highest power of a prime number p that divides the order of a finite group G, then all subgroups of G of order p^m are conjugate.

What are simple groups?

A simple group is a group that has no nontrivial normal subgroups. In other words, the only subgroups of a simple group are the trivial subgroup and the whole group itself. Simple groups play an important role in group theory and have many applications in other areas of mathematics.

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