Question

making 10 pounds of Apple Jam requires five pounds of Apple how many pounds of Apple are needed to make eight pounds of apple jam

Answer 1

80 the answer is 80 or eighth over ten (hope this helps!:)

Answer 2

10 pounds jam=5 pounds apples
therefor divide both sides by 5
2 poinds jam=1 pound apple
1 pound jam=1/2 pound apple

8 pounds jam=8 times 1/2 pound apple
8 times 1/2=4

answe is 4 pounds apples