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Next week, each of the summer interns will be given either 2 or 3 projects. What will be the total number of projects given to summer interns next week?
(1) There are a total of 90 summer interns.
(2) Two-thirds of the summer interns will be given 2 projects each.
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Total number of Projects in summer next week?
Statement 1:
(1) There are a total of 90 summer interns.
The total projects can be either 90*2 = 180 or 90*3 = 270 projects.
Hence, Insufficient Statement 2:
(2) Two-thirds of the summer interns will be given 2 projects each.
If the total number of interns be x. Then, (2/3)* x is given 2 projects.
Hence, Insufficient
Combining Statements 1 and 2, we get
Total intern = 90
(2/3)*90 = 60 interns have 2 projects. 60*2 = 120.
Remaining 30 interns have 3 projects each. 30*3 = 90
Hence, Sufficient .
Option C