Arithmetic Reasoning · Question 126

Question 126 of 240

An elevator is rated to carry 8 people per trip. What is the smallest number of trips needed to move 59 people to the top floor?

Pick an answer

Correct!

Not quite. The correct answer is highlighted.

Correct answer to question 126 (Arithmetic Reasoning): 8 trips

Method

Dividing 59 by 8 gives 7 with 3 people remaining. Since those 3 still need to ride, an eighth trip is necessary even though it will not be full.

Updated: November 2026

Practice it in test 630 questions · 36 minutes