CAT 2017 Number System Question (Medium)

Question

An elevator has a weight limit of 630 kg. It is carrying a group of people of whom the heaviest weighs 57 kg and the lightest weighs 53 kg. What is the maximum possible number of people in the group? TITA

Accepted Answer

Step 1 To maximize the number of people, assume each person weighs the minimum possible, which is 53 kg. Step 2 Divide the total allowable weight by 53 Step 3 Since only whole people can be in the elevator, the maximum number is 11. Final Answer The maximum possible number of people is 11

CAT 2017

Quantitative

Number System

Medium

An elevator has a weight limit of 630 kg. It is carrying a group of people of whom the heaviest weighs 57 kg and the lightest weighs 53 kg. What is the maximum possible number of people in the group? [TITA]

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