Mangoes Problem: Step-by-Step Solution
This solution addresses the quantitative reasoning problem concerning the number of mangoes eaten by five children.
Define Variables and Formulate Equations
Let the number of mangoes eaten by each child be denoted by their respective initials (A, B, C, D, E). We translate the given information into algebraic equations:
- A ate 8 mangoes less than B: \( A = B - 8 \)
- C and E together ate 37 mangoes: \( C + E = 37 \)
- D ate 8 mangoes more than C: \( D = C + 8 \)
- B ate 5 mangoes more than C: \( B = C + 5 \)
- B and A together ate 40 mangoes: \( B + A = 40 \)
Calculate Mangoes Eaten
Solve the system of equations to find the number of mangoes eaten by each child:
- Find B and A: Substitute the first equation into the fifth equation.
\( B + (B - 8) = 40 \)
\( 2B - 8 = 40 \)
\( 2B = 48 \)
\( B = 24 \)
Now, find A using \( A = B - 8 \): \( A = 24 - 8 = 16 \). - Find C: Use the value of B in the fourth equation.
\( 24 = C + 5 \)
\( C = 24 - 5 \)
\( C = 19 \) - Find D: Use the value of C in the third equation.
\( D = 19 + 8 \)
\( D = 27 \) - Find E: Use the value of C in the second equation.
\( 19 + E = 37 \)
\( E = 37 - 19 \)
\( E = 18 \)
The calculated number of mangoes are: A=16, B=24, C=19, D=27, E=18.
Verify Statements
Compare the calculated values with the given statements:
- Statement 1: E ate 18 mangoes and C ate 19 mangoes. (Correct, matches E=18, C=19)
- Statement 2: C ate 11 mangoes and B ate 16 mangoes. (Incorrect, C=19, B=24)
- Statement 3: D ate 19 mangoes and C ate 27 mangoes. (Incorrect, D=27, C=19)
- Statement 4: A ate 24 mangoes and B ate 16 mangoes. (Incorrect, A=16, B=24)
The statement "E ate 18 mangoes and C ate 19 mangoes" is confirmed by the calculations.
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(C) Make a decision
(D) Evaluate each solution
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