CAT 2024 - Slot 1 Quant Question 20
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CAT 2024 Slot 1 - Quant
Let us say the quantity of grains is X
For the first customer he sells X/2 + 3
Remaining is X/2 − 3
Second customer he sells: X/4 − 3/2 + 3 = X/4 + 3/2
Remaining will be X/4 − 9/2
Third customer he sells: X/8 − 9/4 + 3 = X/8 + 3/4
Remaining will be X/8 − 21/4
Now, this is said to be 0,
X/8 − 21/4 = 0
X = 42