If you want to feed at least 540 people , but also maintain the proper ratio, minimum number of
packages of buns = <em>1620</em>
packages of patties = <em>1080 </em>
jars of pickles = <em>2160 </em>
<h3>Further explanation</h3>
If the proper ratio of packages of buns, packages of patties, and jars of pickles is 3:2:4 , then :
<h3>1 people will need :</h3>
<em>3 packages of buns , </em>
<em>2 packages of patties , </em>
<em>4 jars of pickles</em>
<h3>2 people will need :</h3>
(3 × 2) packages of buns ,
(2 × 2) packages of patties ,
(4 × 2) jars of pickles
<h3>3 people will need :</h3>
(3 × 3) packages of buns ,
(2 × 3) packages of patties ,
(4 × 3) jars of pickles
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<h3>540 people will need :</h3>
<em>(3 × 540) packages of buns = </em><em>1620 packages of buns</em>
<em>(2 × 540) packages of patties = </em><em>1080 packages of patties</em>
<em>(4 × 540) jars of pickles = </em><em>2160 jars of pickles</em>
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<h3>Answer details</h3>
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