The smallest prime number greater than 48 is

The smallest prime number greater than 48 is
(A)    49
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in Nova Math - Diagnostic/Review:

 
Replies to This Thread: 1 | ----
The smallest prime number greater than 48 is 
Posted: 10/28/2013 19:41
Please remind me what prime number is. Thank you.
Contributor
Reply 1 of 1
Replies to This Thread: 0 | ----
 
Posted: 10/29/2013 17:15
A prime number is an integer that can only be divided by 1 and itself. In other words, it does not have any other factors than 1 and itself. Examples: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37 ....