Question
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Question on Algebra
Mr. Jose buys some eggs. After bringing the eggs home, he finds two to be rotten and throws them away. Of the remaining eggs, he puts five-ninth in his fridge, and brings the rest to his mother’s house. She cooks two eggs and puts the rest in her fridge. If her fridge cannot hold more than five eggs, what is the maximum possible number of eggs bought by Mr. Jose?
A
9
B
17
C
11
D
20
E
29
Answer
11
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (C):11