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

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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

Answer: B

Source: Princeton Review

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VJesus12 wrote:
Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:45 am
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

Answer: B

Source: Princeton Review
We need to find the 4 biggest primes that are less than 30.
They are: 29, 23, 19 and 17
29 + 23 + 19 + 17 = 88

Answer: B
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