The sum of two prime numbers $(>2)$ is
(A) odd (B) even (C) prime (D) even or odd

Sum of two prime numbers: 

All the prime numbers except 2 are odd numbers.

The sum of two odd numbers is an even number.

Therefore, the sum of two prime numbers $(>2)$ is an even number.

So, option (B) is correct.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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