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  • 06-04-2020
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1 pound of ground beef feeds 8 people. How much ground beef will you need for 5 people? Write an equation

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tochjosh
tochjosh tochjosh
  • 06-04-2020

Answer: 0.625 pound

Explanation:

1 pound = 8 people,

y pound = 5 people

Cross multiply to get

1 x 5 = 8y

5 = 8y

y = 5/8 = 0.625 pounds

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