Numerical Test Question 65 – Maximum tablet order
Scenario
A department has a budget of £74,000. Security setup costs £8,400. Tablets cost £420 each, but orders of at least 140 tablets receive a 7% discount on the tablet price. Installation costs £18 per tablet.
Question
What is the maximum whole number of tablets the department can order without exceeding its budget?
- A. 159
- B. 158
- C. 160
- D. 161
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Correct answer: C. 160
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