Question

Each cake requires 2 kg of sugar and 1 kg of cake-mix.


So, the maximum number of cakes that can be made using the given budget is .

• A. 9 cakes
• B. 10 cakes
• C. 7 cakes
• D. 8 cakes

Answer 1

The correct option is A 9 cakes

Cost of 1 kg of sugar = $\$$2.5
Cost of 1 kg of cake-mix = $\$$3

Each cake needs 2 kg of sugar and 1 kg of cake-mix.

∴ Cost of 1 cake = $\$$[(2 $\times$ 2.5) + 3]
= $\$$5 + 3
= $\$$8

Now, total budget given = $\$$72.16

So, number of cakes that can be made using the given budget = $\$$72.16 $÷$ 8

Calculating 72.16 $÷$ 8 by standard method, we get:


The nearest whole number that is lower than 9.02 is 9.

Hence, maximum 9 cakes can be made using the given budget.