A caterer has determined that the amount of meat to order for a particular entrée varies proportionally to the number of guests. If there are 25 guests, the caterer needs to order 40 pounds of meat. How much meat should the caterer order if there are 100 guests?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0A160 pounds%0D%0A160 pounds%0D%0A%0D%0A62.5 pounds%0D%0A62.5 pounds%0D%0A%0D%0A625 pounds%0D%0A625 pounds%0D%0A%0D%0A16 pounds
160 pounds
Explanation: If the amount of meat varies proportionally to the number of guests, then we can set up a proportion:
25 guests = 40 pounds
100 guests = x pounds
25/100 = 40/x
Solving for x, we get x = 160 pounds. Therefore, the caterer should order 160 pounds of meat if there are 100 guests.