To determine how many cans of corn we need for a dinner with 15 people, we first need to know how much corn is required for each person and then calculate the total needed for everyone.
We know that each person is expected to have 3 ounces of corn. So, for 15 people, we’ll multiply:
- 3 ounces/person × 15 people = 45 ounces of corn
Next, we need to find out how many cans of corn we need to buy. Each can of corn contains 9 ounces. To find out how many cans we need to get 45 ounces, we divide the total amount of corn needed by the amount in each can:
- 45 ounces ÷ 9 ounces/can = 5 cans
Therefore, for 15 people, you should buy 5 cans of corn to ensure everyone gets their serving.