Question

How many pounds of turkey are needed to
serve 65 people?
52 pounds
81.25 pounds
50 pounds
65 pounds

Answer 1

Looking at the ratio we see that 12 pounds feeds 15 people. If you simplify that you get 4:5 ratio. Divide 65 by 5 which is 13 then multiply 13 by 4 which is 52. 52 pounds is required to feed 65 people.