Question

Amanda is planning a picnic and figures that 6 pounds of meat will serve 9 people. At the same rate, how many pounds of meat will she need for 108 people?

Answer 1

72 pounds

Explanation:

If 6 pounds of meat serves 9 people, divide 6/9. This equals 0.666... aka 2/3. This decimal refers to how much of the meat each person gets. Multiply this decimal by 108 people. You get 72 pounds of meat.