Question
The minimum number of flowers with which Roopa leaves home is : (CAT 1999)
Answer: Option B
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Ans: (b)
Minimum value of x is available for y = 16. x=1516xy=1516×16=15
Let Roopa have x flowers with her; then
Balance before offeringFlowers offeredBalance after offeringIst Place2xy2x−yIInd Place4x−2yy4x−3yIIIrd Place8x−6yy8x−7yIVth Place16x−14yy16x−15y
16x−15y=0⇒16x=15y⇒y=16x15
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