Most satisfactory formula for an estimate of fire demand Q for a city of population P in thousands 

for Indian conditions, is 

(A) Q = 1115 (p/5 + 20) 

(B) Q = 1640 P (1 - 0.01 P) 

(C) Q = 3180 P

(D) None of these 

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Q = 3180 P

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