Question

If a litre of water is provided for 20 people, how much for 50 people?

Answer 1

2 1/2 litres would be a reasonable amount of water assuming everyone drinks the same amount.

Answer 2

2.5 L

Explanation:

We use a rule of three to solve this problem, the information we have is represented as follows:

Liters People

1 ⇒ 20

x ⇒ 50

x represents the unknown quantity, the liters that correspond to 50 people.

The way x is found is as follows: We multiply the cross quantities and divide by the remaining quantity.

`x=(50*1)/(20)\\ x=2.5`

Thus, for 50 people is provided 2.5 liters of water