An elevator has the capacity of 12 adults or 20 children How many adults can board the elevator with 15 children?
A
4
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B
5
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C
3
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D
6
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Solution
The correct option is D 3 As per the question, 20 children=12 adults 1 child=12÷20 adults There are 15 children in the lift. Left are 5 children Therefore, 5 children=(12÷20)×5 adults Thus 5 children=3 adults Answer is Option C