packets have to be filled with candies?

Question

130 packets have to be filled with candies such that number of candies in a packet vary from 125to 148 . These packets are then packed into boxes such that a box cotains maximum number of packets with different number of candidates . If maximum number of such boxes are formed , find the minimum number of packets containing equal number of candies are formed , find the minimum number of packets containing equal number of candies .

(1) 5
(2) 6
(3)10
(4)can not be determined


How do i solve this problem ?

Answer 1

I would go about it by first finding the amount of combinations you have, 24. As far as I can tell your only question is this: find the minimum number of packets containing equal number of candies .

If I'm thinking correctly, then all the information about boxes is just to confuse you. Just take 130/24 = 5.416, so I'd say the answer is: (1) 5