Directions: Use the information below to answer the question.
Five storage bins J, K, L, M, and N are arranged vertically, with one bin directly above another. Each bin holds a different snack: crackers, dumplings, noodles, popcorn, or sandwiches.
Bin N is at the highest level, while bin K is at the lowest level. Bin J is placed immediately below bin N. Bin N contains crackers. The bin containing popcorn is above the bin containing dumplings, but the two bins are not adjacent. Bin M does not contain noodles, and bin K does not contain sandwiches.
How many storage bins are positioned between bin J and bin K?
Correct Answer :
Two
Solution :
The correct answer is Two.
Let us analyze the position of each storage bin step-by-step from the highest level (Level 5) to the lowest level (Level 1):
1. Bin N is positioned at the highest level, which is Level 5.
2. Bin K is positioned at the lowest level, which is Level 1.
3. Bin J is placed immediately below Bin N, placing Bin J at Level 4.
4. The remaining two positions, Level 3 and Level 2, are occupied by the remaining two storage bins (Bin L and Bin M).
To determine how many storage bins are positioned between Bin J and Bin K:
- Bin J is located at Level 4.
- Bin K is located at Level 1.
- The bins situated between Level 4 and Level 1 are the ones at Level 3 and Level 2.
We can calculate the number of intermediate bins using simple subtraction:
Therefore, there are exactly two storage bins positioned between bin J and bin K.
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