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Revision as of 14:41, 7 June 2018

Problem

While exploring a cave, Carl comes across a collection of $5$-pound rocks worth $$14$ each, $4$-pound rocks worth $$11$ each, and $1$-pound rocks worth $$2$ each. There are at least $20$ of each size. He can carry at most $18$ pounds. What is the maximum value, in dollars, of the rocks he can carry out of the cave?

$\textbf{(A) } 48 \qquad \textbf{(B) } 49 \qquad \textbf{(C) } 50 \qquad \textbf{(D) } 51 \qquad \textbf{(E) } 52$

Solution

The answer is just $3\cdot 18=54$ minus the minimum number of rocks we need to make $18$ pounds, or \[54-4=\boxed{\textbf{(C)} 50.}\]

Solution 2

The ratio of dollar per pound is greatest for the $5$ pound rock, then the $4$ pound, lastly the $1$ pound. So we should take two $5$ pound rocks and two $4$ pound rocks. Total weight: \[2\cdot14+2\cdot11=\boxed{\textbf{(C)} 50.}\] ~steakfails

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