Question

    In a party, every couple has at least one child (all minors) with them and there are 12 couples. Which one of the following inferences would be possible?

    A There are a minimum of 24 males in the party. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B There are a minimum of 36 people in the party. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C There are only 12 males in the party. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D There are 22 females in the party. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    12 couples = 24 people and every couple has least one child. Minimum = 12 children. Total = 24 = 12 = 36 people There are minimum 36 people in the party.

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