Question

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Jason needs 2 ½ pounds of potatoes to feed 15 people at his Friendsgiving dinner. But, his friends just called and told him they’re each bringing more friends. How many pounds of potatoes will need to feed 50 people? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer:

8 1/3, eight and one over three.

Step-by-step explanation:

First lets find the rate by dividing 15 by 2.5 You will get 6 meaning that six people eat 1 pound each. Now lets divide 6 from 6 and 1. This means that 1 person will eat 1/6 of the pounds of the potatoe. Then we can do 50 times 1/6 and we will get 8.3333. This means that Jason needs 8 and 1/3 pounds of potatoes to feed 50 people.