Question

A caterer is arranging tables for 1011 people invited to a banquet. If each table can seat 12 people, how many tables are needed?

• A. 82
• B. 83
• C. 84
• D. 85

Answer 1

The correct option is D 85

Total number of people = 1011
Number of people each table can seat = 12
To find the number of tables required, we need to divide 1011 by 12.

Using long division, we get:


Here,
Quotient = 84
Remainder = 3

If the caterer arranges 84 tables, then 3 people will have no place to sit.

So he needs to arrange 84 + 1 = 85 tables.