If you want to feed at least 540 people , but also maintain the proper ratio, minimum number of
packages of buns = 1620
packages of patties = 1080
jars of pickles = 2160
Further explanation
If the proper ratio of packages of buns, packages of patties, and jars of pickles is 3:2:4 , then :
1 people will need :
3 packages of buns ,
2 packages of patties ,
4 jars of pickles
2 people will need :
(3 × 2) packages of buns ,
(2 × 2) packages of patties ,
(4 × 2) jars of pickles
3 people will need :
(3 × 3) packages of buns ,
(2 × 3) packages of patties ,
(4 × 3) jars of pickles
.
.
.
540 people will need :
(3 × 540) packages of buns = 1620 packages of buns
(2 × 540) packages of patties = 1080 packages of patties
(4 × 540) jars of pickles = 2160 jars of pickles
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Answer details
Grade: College
Subject: Mathematics
Chapter: Lower Common Multiple (LCM) and Highest Common Factor (HCF)
Keywords: Lower , Common , Multiple , Highest , Ratio , Proper , Jar , Pickles , Patties , Buns
