Correct option is A
Given:
Smallest and largest three-digit prime number
Formula Used:
A prime number is a number which is only divisible by itself.
Solution:
The smallest 3-digit number is 100
100 is not a prime number as it has 2,5 and others as factors
101 is a prime number as it has no other factor other than itself
Calculating for largest 3-digit prime number
999 is divisible by 3
998 is divisible by 2 so it is not a prime number
997 has no other factors hence it is a prime number
The smallest 3-digit prime number is 101
The largest 3-digit prime number 997
The sum of smallest and largest 3-digit prime number is 101+997 = 1098