Question

At a school picnic 15 sandwiches are provided for every 8 children. How many sandwiches are needed for 56 children?

Answer 1

Answer:

According to your question

15 sandwiches are provided to 8 children

So , sandwich consumed by 1 children =

15/8 = 1.875

Now , Sandwich consumed by 56 children = 1.875 × 56 = 105

Answer 2

Answer:

105 sandwiches are needed for 56 children

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number of Sandwiches required for 56 children be x

then,

15:8::x:56

Product of Extremes is equal to Product of means

15×56=8x

15×56/8 = x

105 = x

105 sandwiches are needed for 56 children