Question

Ice cream was distributed for a family reunion. To understand the approximate quantity that was distributed, Alan remembers the following "From the total amount of ice cream, four scoops were distributed but the final quantity must be greater than or equal to two scoops. Based on the statement, what was the minimum number of scoops that was initially present?

Answer 1

The minimum number of scoops of ice cream initially present before distribution was 6 scoops as 4 were given away and at least 2 had to remain.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the minimum number of scoops of ice cream initially present before the distribution, we need to account for the amount given away and the remainder that must be greater than or equal to two scoops. Since four scoops were distributed and there must be at least two scoops left, we can set up a simple equation to find the initial amount:

Let x represent the initial number of scoops. After giving away four scoops, at least two scoops should be left. So the equation becomes:

x - 4 ≥ 2

Adding 4 to both sides of the inequality to solve for x gives us:

x ≥ 2 + 4

x ≥ 6

Therefore, the minimum number of scoops of ice cream that was initially present is 6 scoops.