In this scenario, we'll define the following variables:
x: total volume of potting soil in liters.
y: quantity of potting soil allocated to each pot in liters.
To determine the number of pots, we can use the expression:
Substituting in the respective values yields:
Reformatting gives us:
When rounding down to the nearest whole number, we find:
The conclusion is:
Yao Xin is capable of filling 18 pots.
Result: OPTION D.
Step-by-step reasoning:
The total cost for Lindy can be calculated employing the expression given in the task:

Here, "d" signifies the drinks ordered and "t" represents the toppings on a medium pizza she selects.
Since she and her friends order 4 drinks alongside a medium pizza that includes 3 toppings, you can derive the total cost by substituting these values into the provided expression.
The values are:

Upon substituting into the expression and performing the calculations, the result is:

Answer:
5%
Step-by-step explanation:
With four individuals, each receives 25% of the halwa. Yet, when a fifth individual joins, each share drops to 20%. Consequently, the original four individuals experience a 5% reduction in their servings due to the new arrival.
For Paul, the calculation is 2550 * 0.2 = 510. For Kevin, it's 2550 * 0.25 = 637.5. Justin's calculation is 2550 * 0.3 = 765. Lastly, David's portion, calculated as 2550 minus the others' contributions, results in 637.5.