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Number theory Difficulty 2.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

Sadinie is asked to create a rectangular enclosure using 4040 m of fencing so that the side-lengths, in metres, of the enclosure are all prime numbers. What is the maximum possible area of the enclosure?

(A) 51 m251\text{ m}^2 (B) 84 m284\text{ m}^2 (C) 91 m291\text{ m}^2 (D) 96 m296\text{ m}^2 (E) 99 m299\text{ m}^2

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