What is the sum of the first five prime numbers?

Given data

• The first five primes are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11.

Concept / Approach

• Primes are natural numbers greater than 1 with exactly two distinct positive divisors.

Calculation

Sum = 2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 = 28

Common pitfalls

• Including 1 as prime (it is not prime).

Final Answer

28