Question

The sum of two prime numbers$\left(>2\right)$ is

• A. Odd
• B. Even
• C. Prime
• D. Even or odd

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Even

Explanation for correct answer:

Option B: Even

Prime Numbers:The numbers which have only two factors $1$ and the number itself are called Prime Numbers.

Lets take few prime numbers$\left(>2\right)$, and add them

$$\begin{gathered} \text{3 + 5 = 8(even)} \\ \text{5 + 7 = 12 (even)} \\ \text{7 + 11 = 18(even)} \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the sum of two prime numbers $\left(>2\right)$ is always an even number.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.