A group of 25 tourists consumes 5 containers of food in 8…

A group of 25 tourists consumes 5 containers of food in 8 days in a hotel. How many containers will be required for 10 tourists to eat for 16 days?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 4.

Let the number of containers required be x

Containers ∝ Tourists × Days

Containers₁/(Tourist₁ × Days₁) = Containers₂/(Tourist₂ × Days2)

⇒ ${5\over25\times8} = {x\over10\times16}$

⇒ ${1\over5} = {x\over10\times2}$

⇒ x = 4

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