The correct option is
B 2
Multiples of 2 = 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24.
Multiples of 3 = 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24.
Multiples of 4 = 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24.
The common mulitple of 2, 3, and 4 = 12, 24
∴ 2 stones in total could stay afloat.