How many 2-liter bottles of champagne would be needed for a wedding reception if 80 people are expected,and each drinks 400 mL of champagne?pls help me with this word problem..thanks

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cwrw238 · Answer

total amount drunk = 80 * 400 ml
divide this by 2000 ml

- wish i was there!!

ajprincess · Answer

Let the number of bottles needed be x.
1l=1000ml
so 2l=2000ml
x=(80*4000/2000

anonymous · Answer

is it 4000 or 400?

ajprincess · Answer

It's actually 400.

ajprincess · Answer

I am sorry for the typo.

anonymous · Answer

well anyway thanks for the solution,both of you have the same answer.

anonymous · Answer

theres no problem..thanks again anyway

anonymous · Answer

btw how can i give a medal to both of you?im a  newbie in here.

ajprincess · Answer

Giv the medal to @cwrw238.

anonymous · Answer

okay..thanks