Question

DIRECTION for the question: Solve the following question and mark the best possible option. A number of friends decided to go on a picnic and planned to spend Rs. 96 on eatables. Four of them, however, did not turn up. As a consequence, the remaining ones had to contribute Rs. 4 each extra. The number of those who attended the picnic was?

• A. 8
• B. 12
• C. 16
• D. 24
• E. 32

Hint:

Use equation when equal contribution changes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let original number of friends = \(x\) Original share: \[ 96/x \] New share: \[ 96/(x-4) \] Difference = 4 Solving: \[ x = 12 \] Friends attended: \[ 12 - 4 = 8 \] \[ \therefore \text{Answer = 8} \]