SSAT Math Question 382: Answer and Explanation

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10. Alexandra plans to give a stapler to each of her 17 new employees. Four staplers come in a box. How many boxes of staplers must she buy?

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Divide 17 by 4: 4 . As 4 boxes will not quite be enough, she needs to buy 5 boxes.

Test the answers starting with choice (C). At 4 staplers per box, there would be 20 staplers, which is more than enough. Test choice (B) to see if that answer works. Now there are only 16 staplers, one too few, so the answer must be (C).

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