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The capacity of the boat is 7 people.           How many people must get off the boat, so that it does not sink?

A)  4                     

B)       3        

C)  5                     

D)       1

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Capacity of the boat = 7 people   Given,     The boat has 9   + 2  = 11  . \[\therefore \] The number of people who must get off the boat, such that It does not sink = 11 ? 7 = 4.