SOLUTION: The sum of four consecutive prime numbers is 48. What is the smallest of these numbers?

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Question 837758: The sum of four consecutive prime numbers is 48. What is the smallest of these numbers?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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48/4 = 12, so look for primes around 12.

7+11+13+17 = 48

Smallest prime = 7