Question

It is estimated that each guest at a party will eat 9/10 pounds of chocolates. How many guest can be served with 18 pounds of chocolate?

Answer 1

20 guests

Explanation:

Given:

• 1 guest will eat 9/10 pounds of chocolate.

To Find:

• How many guest can serve 18 pounds of chocolate.

Concept Used:

• We will be using unitary method to find the no. of guests that can be served the given amount of chocolate.

9/10 pounds = 1 guest

1 pound = 10/9 guest

18 pounds = 18*10/9 = 20 guests

So, 20 guests will be served in 18 pounds of chocolate.