Multiple choice

There are twenty people working in an office. The first group of five works between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The second group of ten works between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The third group of five works between 12 noon and 6:00 p.m. There are three computers in the office which all the employees frequently use. During which of the following hours are the computers likely to be used the most?

  1. 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon

  2. 12 noon – 2:00 p.m.

  3. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  4. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Clearly, the computers would be used the most when all the three groups are working simultaneously and this happens during the period of 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.

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