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Q.80) ₹16/- in the form of ₹1/- coins are to be distributed among A, B, C, and D such that each boy receives at least one rupee and each of them receives a different amount. D receives 4 more rupees than B. B should get more rupees than C but less rupees than A. What is the difference between the maximum and minimum rupees that A can have?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 1
e) None of these
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The problem states that ₹16 in the form of ₹1 coins are to be distributed among A, B, C, and D, under certain conditions regarding how much each person receives. Each individual must receive at least one rupee and each amount must be different. The conditions specified are:
- D receives 4 more rupees than B.
- B should receive more than C but less than A.
To find the maximum and minimum amount A can have, we can write the equations based on the information provided:
Let:
- A = amount A receives
- B = amount B receives
- C = amount C receives
- D = amount D receives
From the problem, we can summarize:
1. D = B + 4
2. B > C
3. A > B
The total of these amounts must equal 16:
\[ A + B + C + D = 16 \]
Substituting D from the first equation into the total:
\[ A + B + C + (B + 4) = 16 \]
Thus, simplifying gives:
\[ A + 2B + C + 4 = 16 \]
So,
\[ A + 2B + C = 12 \]
Now we will try to find possible values for A, B, C, and D under these constraints. Let's analyze possible values for B and C, keeping in mind that all amounts must be distinct integers.
1. If we consider the lower bounds for B (at least 2), let’s analyze some combinations:
- If B = 2, then D = 6. The equation becomes:
- \( A + 2 + C + 6 = 16 \) => \( A + C = 8 \),
- Possible pairs (A, C) could be (8, 0), but C must be at least 1, so this doesn't work.
- If B = 3, then D = 7, leading to:
- \( A + 3 + C + 7 = 16 \) => \( A + C = 6 \),
- Possible pairs (A, C) options are (6, 0), invalid, (5, 1), valid.
- If B = 4, then D = 8 leading to:
- \( A + 4 + C + 8 = 16 \) => \( A + C = 4 \),
- Possible pairs (A, C) could be (4, 0), invalid, (3, 1), valid.
- If B = 5, then D = 9 leading to:
- \( A + 5 + C + 9 = 16 \) => \( A + C = 2 \),
- Possible pairs are (2, 0), invalid, (1, 1), which are not distinct.
Thus the only valid combinations for (A, B, C, D) while adhering to their requirements lead to:
- Case 1: A = 5, B = 3, C = 1, D = 7
- Case 2: A = 6, B = 3, C = 2, D = 7
The maximum amount A can receive is 7, while the minimum is 5 (since we need to account for different amounts).
Finally, the difference between the maximum and minimum rupees that A can have is:
\[ 7 - 5 = 2 \]
Thus, the answer to the problem is 2, which corresponds to option c.
The details of this problem and its solution can be found in the document, specifically in question Q.80 which outlines the requirements and the calculations【4:0†source】.