What is the greatest integer that is the sum of two different prime numbers, each of which is less than 50?
A. 47
B. 90
C. 94
D. 96
E. 99
Answer: B
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The prime numbers less than 50: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47.BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 7:33 amWhat is the greatest integer that is the sum of two different prime numbers, each of which is less than 50?
A. 47
B. 90
C. 94
D. 96
E. 99
Answer: B
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Greatest of them are 43 and 47. Their sum = 43 + 47 = 90.
The correct answer: B
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To maximize the sum, we need to find the biggest prime numbers less than 50.BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 7:33 amWhat is the greatest integer that is the sum of two different prime numbers, each of which is less than 50?
A. 47
B. 90
C. 94
D. 96
E. 99
Answer: B
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Those primes are: 43 and 47
So the greatest sum = 43 + 47 = 90
Answer: B
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Solution:BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 7:33 amWhat is the greatest integer that is the sum of two different prime numbers, each of which is less than 50?
A. 47
B. 90
C. 94
D. 96
E. 99
Answer: B
The two largest prime numbers that are less than 50 are 43 and 47, and their sum is 43 + 47 = 90.
Answer: B
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