===> Mr. Jackson bought / . of beef:
===> He cooked / of it for lunch:
Solution ===> Mr Jackson, had 2 / 5 Lbs. left
===> If he cooked / of it for lunch:
===> Mr Jackson, had / of the original amount left.
===> Since ( / )( / )
===> / * /
===> /
Mr Jackson, had / . left.
write the answer as one expression; Then Solve:
( / )( − / )
8 / 5 ( 1 - 3 / 4 )
= 8 / 5 ( 1 / 4 )
= 2 / 5 ( Decimal: 2 / 5 ====> 0.4 )
Answer, 2 / 5 Lbs.; of beef, Mr Jackson, Had left.
Hope that helps!!!!! : )
Hope that Helps!!!! : )