Question

Daniel and his family are going on a summer vacation for 6 weeks exactly. Daniel estimates that he will need 6 loaves of bread to feed him during this time. Calculate how much bread Daniel will actually need, and state whether you agree or disagree with Daniel's estimate based on this calculation.

Answer 1

Daniel will need 9 loaves of bread (108 slices)

Explanation:

Daniel eats 18 slices of bread a week.

2 slices per week day (2 x 5 = 10)

4 slices per weekend day (4 x 2 = 8)

10 + 8 = 18

he will be there 6 weeks

18 x 6 = 108.

There are 12 slices of bread per loaf.

108 divided by 12 = 9.

Therefore, he will need 9 loaves of bread.