Question

There are 472 boxes to be delivered to 134 people. Each person receives an equal number of boxes. How many boxes does each person receive?

• A. 4
• B. 3
• C. 70

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3

Total number of boxex= $472$
There are 134 people.

Number of boxes recieved by each one$=\frac{\text{Total number of boxes}}{\text{Number of people}}=\frac{472}{134}$

Let's solve 472 $÷$ 134 using long division method
The quotient = 3 and the remainder =70
Hence, each will recieve 3 boxes.