QuestionA box of pencils is shared among $x$ children with each getting $n$ pencils in inverse proportion. If $x=25$, $n=8$. For $x=16$, can they share equally? Explain.

Studdy Solution
Calculate the value of n.
$$n =200 /16 =12.5$$Since each child must receive an equal number of pencils and it is not possible to divide a pencil, the box of pencils cannot be shared equally among16 children. Each child would receive12 pencils and there would be pencils left over.