Chapter 0, Problem 36PO

To determine

The required number of packets.

Answer to Problem 36PO

  $11$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Amount of orange drink $=5\frac{1}{2}=\frac{5\times 2+1}{2}=\frac{11}{2}$ gallons

Capacity of 1 packets $=\frac{1}{2}$ gallons

Calculation:

  $\frac{1}{2}$ gallons orange drink required packets $=1$

  $1$ gallons orange drink required packets $=\frac{1}{\frac{1}{2}}=2$

  $5\frac{1}{2}$ gallons orange drink required packets $=2\times 5\frac{1}{2}$

  $\begin{array}{l}=2\times \frac{5\times 2+1}{2}\\ =2\times \frac{11}{2}\\ =11\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, the required number of packets is $11$ .