Maximum number of persons for division of money
CAT 2023 Slot 2 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Algebra
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2023 Slot 2 paper. It tests Algebra. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
If a certain amount of money is divided equally among persons, each one receives Rs 352 . However, if two persons receive Rs 506 each and the remaining amount is divided equally among the other persons, each of them receive less than or equal to Rs 330 . Then, the maximum possible value of is
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Explanation
Total money . When two persons receive Rs. 506 each, the amount remaining is .
This remaining amount is divided equally among persons, and each receives :
Therefore, the maximum possible value of is .
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