Math question

Question

A caterer is planning a wedding banquet. He expects each adult will eat 1/3 pound of chicken and each child will eat 1/2 of an adult portion. How much chicken should he order for 82 adults and 25 children

Answer 1

As 1/3 pound is eaten by each adult

Each child will eat ( 1/2) ( 1/3) =1/ 6 pound

Total requirement for 82 adults = 82 x (1/3) =  82/3 pounds

 

Requirement for 25 children = 25/6 pounds

Total required = 82/3 + 25/6 = (164 +25 ) /6 = 189/6= 63/2 pounds