The smallest prime number, that is the fifth term of an increasing arithmetic sequence in which all the four… · ABC26GN0130

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Number System

The smallest prime number, that is the fifth term of an increasing arithmetic sequence in which all the four preceding terms are also prime, is

(a)17

(b)29

(c)37

(d)53

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

The required arithmetic sequence of five prime numbers is 5, 11, 17, 23, 29 and therefore, the required 5th term is 29.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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