Question

Place 2.1 to 2.9 in boxes and adding numbers in boxes vertically each column to get answer adding numbers column wise that is

closest to 7. You can use a number only one time in any box.



(Add vertically each column)

Answer 1

Explanation:

To arrange the numbers from 2.1 to 2.9 into boxes so that the sum of each column is as close to 7 as possible, you can try the following arrangement:

Box 1: 2.9

Box 2: 2.3

Box 3: 2.4

Now, add the numbers in each column vertically:

Box 1: 2.9

Box 2: 2.3

Box 3: 2.4

Adding these vertically:

Box 1 + Box 2 + Box 3 = 2.9 + 2.3 + 2.4 = 7.6

The sum of each column in this arrangement is 7.6, which is the closest sum to 7 without exceeding it.