Question

Lester got a passing score in their 50 items test in English. He got a score which is less than 40 but greater than 35. His score is divisible by 2 but not divisible by 4 and 6. What is his score ?

Answer 1

So, cutting through all the conditions it is clearly given that the number to be found is greater than 35 but less than 40

So,

The number is in the data set of

(36,37,38,39)

Now,

The number is divisible by 2 which reduces the data set to two numbers namely,

(36,38)

Now,

The 3rd condition is that the number is not divisible by 4 and 6

So,

The number is 38

So,

He scored a passing score of 38 marks

Answer 2

Let us solve this problem step by step.

It is mentioned that Lester got a score less than 40 but greater than 35. This leaves the options open to 36, 37, 38 and 39.

Further, it is mentioned that his score is divisible by 2, thus the odd numbered options can be ruled out. This leaves us with 36 and 38.

The next condition is that his score is not divisible by 4 and 6. 36 is divisible by both 4 and 6, as 9x4=36 and 6x6=36. The only option left is 38.

Hence, Lester scored 38 in the test.