Chapter ISG, Problem 5.2.14P

To determine

To calculate mixed number of seed bags the shelter will purchase in a year.

Answer to Problem 5.2.14P

104 bags

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Food consumed at the shelter in a week,

Type of food	Amount of food (lb)
Grapes	4
Mixed seeds	10
Cat chow	10
Peanuts	5

Calculation:

Mixed seeds consumed in shelter in a week=10 lb

One bag=5 lb

Mixed seed bags in a week is,

  $=\frac{10}{5}$

On solving,

  $=2$

One year=52 weeks

Mixed seeds bags in a year

On solving,

Bags=104

Hence, 104 mixed seed bags consumed in shelter in a year