Question

A chef planning for a large banquet thinks that 2 out of every 5 dinner guests will order soup. 800 guests are going to be at the banquet. How many soups should he prepare?

Answer 1

The Chef will prepare 320 soups for a large banquet

Explanation:

chef thinks that 2 out of every 5 dinner guests will order soup

===> Order soup / total number of attender

= 2/5

Total guest = 800 ==> 4 people ordered soup is

2 /5 = x /800

cross multiplying

x = 2 x 800 / 5

= 320

The Chef will prepare 320 soups for a large banquet