Question

Goutham takes 497 hours to deliver 3,976 food packets to the homes on his food route. What is the rate per hour at which he deliver food packets?

• A. 5 food packets per hour
• B. 4 food packets per hour
• C. 8 food packets per hour
• D. 7 food packets per hour

Answer 1

The correct option is C

8 food packets per hour

$\frac{Totalnumberoffoodpackets}{Totaltime}=\frac{3976}{497}=\frac{8}{1}$

$\Rightarrow$ 8 food packets per 1 hour

$\therefore$ Required rate = 8 food packets per hour