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c(S) = 30 each
c(P) = 50 each

Total budget = 1100
25<=n<=30

Min n(P) and max n(P)

We can answer by trying:
If all P and no S, Count = 1100/50 = 22 not satisfy range

If 20P, 1000 in P, 100 for S, 3 counts, 23 is also not in range

If 16P, 800 in P, 300 for S, 10 counts, 26 in range - this will be max possible

If 13P, 650 in P, 450 for S, 15 counts, 28 in range

If 10P, 500 in P, 600 for S, 20 counts, 30 in range

We don’t need to try last one as will be definitely higher than 30.

So min value is 10
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Answer: Minimum:10, Maximum: 16

Explanation: From the information, we can set up the following equations: (1) 30*s + 50*p = 1100, (2) 25 <= s + p <= 30

We can get the answer by trying all the possible numbers of premium baskets:

a) when p = 1, s = 35. It is invalid as the total number of baskets exceeds 30

b) when p = 10, s = 20. It is valid as the total number of baskets is between 25 and 30

c) when p = 13, s = 15. It is valid as the total number of baskets is between 25 and 30

d) when p =16, s = 10. It is valid as the total number of baskets is between 25 and 30

e) when p = 20, s= 3.333. It is invalid as the total number of baskets is less than 25.

So the minimum number of premium baskets is 10 and the maximum number is 16
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In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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A corporate event planner is purchasing gift baskets for an upcoming gala. She will purchase a combination of standard baskets, which cost $30 each, and premium baskets, which cost $50 each. Her total budget for the gift baskets is exactly $1,100, all of which must be spent on these two items. To ensure every VIP receives a basket without overstocking the display tables, the total number of baskets purchased (standard and premium combined) must be at least 25 but no more than 30.

In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.

30s + 50p = 1100

3s + 5p = 110

Let's assume s = 20, value of p = 10

This way , we can find out remaining values of s & p, given 25 <= s+p <= 30

s = 20 | p = 10
s = 15 | p= 13
s = 10 | p = 16

Minimum = 10
Maximum = 16
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standard + premium can be 25,26,27,28,29,30

30*standard + 50*premium = 1100
3*standard + 5*premium = 110
3*(standard + premium) + 2*premium = 110
premium = 55 - 3*(standard + premium)/2

if (standard + premium) is and odd number, premium isn't an integer

standard + premium = 26 -> premium = 55 - 39 = 16
standard + premium = 30 -> premium = 55 - 45 = 10

Minimum=10 and Maximum=16
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(standard baskets)*30 + (premium baskets)*50 = 1100
(standard baskets)*3 + (premium baskets)*5 = 110
(standard baskets)*3 + (premium baskets)*3 + (premium baskets)*2 = 110
((standard baskets) + (premium baskets))*3 + (premium baskets)*2 = 110

clearing for premium baskets:
(premium baskets) = (110 - ((standard baskets) + (premium baskets))*3)/2
(premium baskets) = 55 - ((standard baskets) + (premium baskets))*3/2

checking values:
(standard baskets) + (premium baskets) = 25 -> (premium baskets) not an integer
(standard baskets) + (premium baskets) = 26 -> (premium baskets) 55-39=16
(standard baskets) + (premium baskets) = 30 -> (premium baskets) 55-45=10

Minimum is 10 and Maximum is 16
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Let s be no of standard basket, p be no of premium baskets
We have:
30s+50p=1100
25<=s+p<30
Testing values we have 3 options
s=15,p=13 -> Minimum 13
s=10,p=16 -> maximum 16
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In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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Solving this question with the remainders concept (not sure if this is the fastest way):

30x + 50y = 1100
3x + 5y = 110.

5y/3 | rem = 110/3 | rem
2y = 2
y = 1

Using remainders, the smallest value y can take is 1

X Y 25<Total<30
351 36
304 34
257 32
2010 30
1513 28
1016 26
519 24
022 22

y will increase/decrease with the coeff. of x, and x will increase/decrease with the coeff. of y.


Max - 16
min - 10
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From the given info we can formulate the equation to 30s+50p=1100 which can be simplified to 3s+5p=100
Using multiples of 5 we can test from 5 so we can have
3x5=15 and 19x15
3x10=30 and 16x5
3x15=45 and 13x5
So given the constraints of at least 25 and not more than 30 then we have 10,13 and 16 for premium
So Min is 10
Max is 16
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In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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30s + 50p = 1100
3s + 5p =110
p = 22 - (3*s/5)

s=0, 5 does satisfy as s+p < 25
if s=10, p=16
If s=15, p=13
if s= 30,p=10

So min 10 & max 16
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A corporate event planner is purchasing gift baskets for an upcoming gala. She will purchase a combination of standard baskets, which cost $30 each, and premium baskets, which cost $50 each. Her total budget for the gift baskets is exactly $1,100, all of which must be spent on these two items. To ensure every VIP receives a basket without overstocking the display tables, the total number of baskets purchased (standard and premium combined) must be at least 25 but no more than 30.

In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.

A premium basket costs $20 more than a standard basket.

If all 30 baskets were standard: 30 * 30 = 900

The budget is 1100, so we need: 1100 - 900 = 200 more

Each premium basket adds $20 extra, so: 200 / 20 = 10 premium baskets

So the minimum premium baskets = 10.

For the maximum, we need fewer total baskets (at least 25).

We can start increasing premium baskets:

10 premium, 20 standard = 30 baskets
13 premium, 15 standard = 28 baskets
16 premium, 10 standard = 26 baskets

Going above 16 premium would make the number of baskets less than 25.

Minimum = 10
Maximum = 16
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We can solve this using quick shortcut. Since we have one linear equation with two unknowns, we first find one integer solution. Then all other solutions can be generated by adding 5 to s and subtracting 3 from p, or equivalently, subtracting 5 from s and adding 3 to p.
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Let Standard Quantity = s and Premium Quantity = p
From the prompt,
30s+ 50p = 1100
25<=s+p<=30

To find min quantity of premium(p),standard (s) must be maximised.
Testing answers, Assume y = 1, then 30s + 50 =1100 , s = 35
The sum of s and p falls outside the limit of 30, hence this option is incorrect.

Assume p = 10, then 30s + 500 = 1100 , s= 20
The sum of p and s is within the given limits, hence this is the minimum. CORRECT


To find max of p, s must be minimised.
Testing answers, assume s =1 , then 50y = 1070 , this answer is not an integer hence incorrect.

Assume s= 10, then
300 + 50y = 1100 , then y = 16
this is the lowest value of s for which the criteria given is met and the lowest value of s maximises P hence CORRECT
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In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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S: standard
P: premium

30S + 50P = 1100
25 <= S+P <= 30

30S + 30P + 20P =1100
3(S+P) + 2P = 110

S+P must be even: even+even=even

S+P=26 -> 78 + 2P = 110 -> P=16 and S=10
S+P=28 -> 84 + 2P = 110 -> P=13 and S=15
S+P=30 -> 90 + 2P = 110 -> P=10 and S=20

Minimum=10
Maximum=16
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25< s+p < 30 we know 30s +50p=1100 using options lets check the max if i take 20 it then 1100-1000=100 which wont divide 30 if i take 22 then 1100-1100 =0 and s will be 0 again not possible since s+p should be more than 25 . so if i take p=16 then 30s=300 s=10 s+p=26 within range . Max =16

Now for min i cant take 1 as after substitution 30s= 1050 which would be 35 outside range so if i take p=10 then 30s =600 and s=20 and 20+10 again within range as it says cant exceed 30. Min =10
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In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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St+Pr is in [25,30]

30St + 50Pr = 1100
3St + 5Pr = 110

As we know St+Pr:
3(St+Pr) + 2Pr = 110
Pr = (110 - 3(St+Pr))/2 = 55 - 3(St+Pr)/2

Only even numbers are allowed for (St+Pr):
St+Pr = 26 and Pr = 55 - 3*13 = 16
St+Pr = 30 and Pr = 55 - 3*15 = 10

Minimum: 10
Maximum: 16
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Let, no. of Standard baskets be s & no. of premium baskets be p
Given,
30s + 50p = 1100 --> can be written as 3s + 5p = 110 --(1) [dividing all sides by 10]
Also 25 <= total <= 30 i.e s+p = 25/26/27/28/29/30 --(2)
Multiplying eqn (2) by 3
3s + 3p = 75/78/81/84/87/90 --(3)

Now Subtracting eqn (3) from eqn (1)
3s + 5p = 110
(-) 3s + 3p = 75/78/81/84/87/90
So
2p = 35/32/29/26/23/20
Now basket cannot be half so all odd values are not possible
Thus, p = 16/13/10 so s=10/15/20

Thus p(min) = 10 & P(max) = 16

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A corporate event planner is purchasing gift baskets for an upcoming gala. She will purchase a combination of standard baskets, which cost $30 each, and premium baskets, which cost $50 each. Her total budget for the gift baskets is exactly $1,100, all of which must be spent on these two items. To ensure every VIP receives a basket without overstocking the display tables, the total number of baskets purchased (standard and premium combined) must be at least 25 but no more than 30.

In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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Let # of S. baskets are S & #of prem. baskets are P so S and P must be integer
given, 30S+ 50P= 1100 or 3S+5P=110........1
and, constraints, 25<=S+P<=30..............2

3S+5P=110
or 5P= 110-3S
or P= 22- 3S/5, here can infer that S is a multiple of 5
To get P minimum, S should be max. and for Pmax., S should be min.

P min.= 22-{(3*Smax.)/5}
P min. = 22- 3*20/5
P min.= 22-12
P min.=10
(here, 3*Smax/5<22 so S max.<36.6, can be 35, 30, 25, 20,15... but only 20 satisfy the constraints)


Similarly, P max. = 22- 3*S min./5
=22-3* 10/5
P max. =16

( here, 3*s min.>=1 so Smin. >=1.6, can be 5, 10, 15..... but only 10 satisfy the constraints)

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A corporate event planner is purchasing gift baskets for an upcoming gala. She will purchase a combination of standard baskets, which cost $30 each, and premium baskets, which cost $50 each. Her total budget for the gift baskets is exactly $1,100, all of which must be spent on these two items. To ensure every VIP receives a basket without overstocking the display tables, the total number of baskets purchased (standard and premium combined) must be at least 25 but no more than 30.

In the table below, identify the Minimum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase, and the Maximum possible number of premium baskets the planner could purchase. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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