To solve this question, we can use the concept of ratios and proportions.
Let's analyze the given information:
- 8 crows can steal 8 buttons in 8 minutes.
From this, we can infer that each crow can steal 1 button in 8 minutes.
Now, let's use this information to find out how many buttons can 16 crows steal in 16 minutes.
Since each crow can steal 1 button in 8 minutes, in 16 minutes, each crow can steal 2 buttons (as the time has doubled).
Therefore, 16 crows can steal 2 buttons each in 16 minutes.
So, the total number of buttons that 16 crows can steal in 16 minutes is:
16 crows * 2 buttons/crow = 32 buttons
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) 32.