Question

The Salomans offered to be in charge of drinks for the party.3. addition to other beverages, they brought 4 bags of coffee thateach held 24 pounds. WhenbrewedA pound of coffee made8 cups of coffee. The Salomons brewed and served 296 cups ofcoffee. Was any coffee left over? If so, how much coffee was left?Show your work.

Answer 1

Given:
4 bags of coffee
2 1/2 pounds per bag
1/4 pound make 8 cups.
296 cups made

2.5 lbs * 4 bags = 10 lbs in all
10 lbs ÷ 0.25 = 40 - 1/4 lbs
40 x 8 = 320 cups in total

320 - 296 = 24 cups of coffee left.