SOLUTION: It is estimated that each guest at a party will eat 5/8 pounds of chocolates. How many guest can be served with 15 pounds of chocolate?

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Question 1200378: It is estimated that each guest at a party will eat 5/8 pounds of chocolates. How many guest can be served with 15 pounds of chocolate?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, math_tutor2020:
Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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15%2F%28%285%2F8%29%29 = %2815%2A8%29%2F5 = 3*8 = 24.    ANSWER

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Answer by math_tutor2020(3816) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x = number of guests

1 guest = 5/8 pounds of chocolate
x guests = (5/8)x pounds of chocolate

(5/8)x = 15
5x = 15*8
5x = 120
x = 120/5
x = 24

Answer: 24 guests