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26 May, 16:06

There are 60 hikers who need to get across a lake in boats. Each boat can hold up to 7 hikers. what is the least number of boats needed to take all the hikers across the lake in one trip?

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  1. 26 May, 16:11
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    60/7 is between 8 and 9,

    Therefore 9 boats are required
  2. 26 May, 16:22
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    9 boats because you just multiply 7x9 and you get 63 wich is the closest amount and its only 3 people extra
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