What is the smallest integer that is the sum of 2 distinct prime integers, each greater than 70 ?  Pick one
A) 147	B) 142	C) 173	D) 144	E) 186

Rationale: a prime number ( or a prime ) is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself . here are the first few prime numbers : 2 , 3 , 5 , 7 , 11 , 13 , 17 , 19 , 23 , 29 , 31 , 37 , 41 , 43 , 47 , 53 , 59 , 61 , 67 , 71 , 73 , 79 , 83 , 89 , 97 , 101 , 103 , 107 , 109 , 113 , 127 , 131 , 137 , 139 , 149 , 151 , 157 , 163 , 167 , 173 , 179 , 181 , 191 , 193 , 197 , 199 , etc . immediate two prime numbers after 70 are - 71 and 73 sum = 71 + 73 = 144 answer - d
Answer: D