Question

Alex is planning his birthday party. He needs 2 gallons of juice for every 15 guests. If Alex expecting 30 guests, how many gallons of juice are required? Round up the answer.

4 gallons

17 gallons

13 gallons

8 gallons

Answer 1

4 gallons. 2 gallons of juice for every 15 guests would mean that for the first 15 people that show up would be 2 gallons of juice, for the second 15 people so show up would be another 2 gallons. 2+2 is 4. 15+15 is 30.

Explanation:

The answer would be a. 4 gallons

Answer 2

4 gallons of juice are required

Explanation:

He needs 2 gallons of juice for 15 guests.

He is expecting double the guests, so he need double gallons of juice.

2 gallons * 2 = 4 gallons