If each tourist at a beach in Goa generates 2.5 kg of solid waste per day, and there are 200 tourists visiting on a typical day, calculate the total waste generated. If the waste management facility can handle 400 kg, will it be sufficient? Give your answer in kg and state yes/no.

Step-by-step solution

1. Multiply waste per tourist by number of tourists: $2.5\times 200=500$ kg.
2. Compare to facility capacity: $500>400$ kg.
3. Since the generated waste exceeds capacity, it is not sufficient.
4. Answer: 500 kg; No.

Concept tested: Calculate waste generation and compare capacity

Published 1 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked