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What is the greatest integer that is a sum of four different prime numbers, each less than 30 ?

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by BTGmoderatorDC » Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:40 pm

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What is the greatest integer that is a sum of four different prime numbers, each less than 30 ?

A. 67
B. 88
C. 98
D. 104
E. 126


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BTGmoderatorDC wrote:
Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:40 pm
What is the greatest integer that is a sum of four different prime numbers, each less than 30 ?

A. 67
B. 88
C. 98
D. 104
E. 126


OA B

Solution:

The 4 largest prime numbers that are less than 30 are 29, 23, 19 and 17. Thus, the greatest integer that is a sum of four different prime numbers, each less than 30, is:

29 + 23 + 19 + 17 = 88

Answer: B

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