PT33.S1.Q11 - researchers have discovered that caffeine

diefor170

https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-33-section-1-question-11/
I got my answer right for this question. But in JY's explanation, he explained the meaning of the last sentence as: # of people who consume Caffeine is GREATER OR EQUAL to # of people who consume other addictive substances.

I am confused that JY explained "as many as"="GREATER OR EQUAL to". I always remember "as many as" means "EQUAL to" from my grammar lesson. Could someone help me with this confusion?

Thank you in advance!

BTW, JY mentioned this question is extremely hard. How much time should I spend on an extremely hard questions? I am still in drilling mode and I spend 4 mins on this question. I know for sure that is too much time for 1 question........

nye8870

I think it means "no less than"

diefor170

Oh that makes some sense! Thanks @nye8870
I am wondering if there is a list of these kind of expressions that I should be alert about? "as many as" is certainly not the only one.