2002 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 15

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Problem

Using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9, form 4 two-digit prime numbers, using each digit only once. What is the sum of the 4 prime numbers?

$\text{(A)}\ 150 \qquad \text{(B)}\ 160 \qquad \text{(C)}\ 170 \qquad \text{(D)}\ 180 \qquad \text{(E)}\ 190$

Solution

Only odd numbers can finish a two-digit prime number, and a two-digit number ending in 5 is divisible by 5 and thus composite, hence our answer is $20 + 40 + 50 + 60 + 1 + 3 + 7 + 9 = \boxed{190\Rightarrow\boxed{(E)}}$.

See Also

2002 AMC 10A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 14
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Problem 16
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