What is the sum of the first five prime numbers?

To find the sum of the first five prime numbers, we begin by identifying what prime numbers are. A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

The first five prime numbers are:

1. 2

2. 3

3. 5

4. 7

5. 11

Now, we will calculate the sum of these numbers:

[ 2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 ]

Step by step:

• First, add 2 and 3: ( 2 + 3 = 5 )

• Next, add 5 (the result from the previous step) and 5: ( 5 + 5 = 10 )

• Then, add 7: ( 10 + 7 = 17 )

• Finally, add 11: ( 17 + 11 = 28 )

Thus, the complete sum is:

[ 2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 = 28 ]

Therefore, the sum of the first five prime numbers is 28. This makes the choice that provides this sum accurate, while the other options do