Question

chef dianapurchased 10 /1half pounds of beefand 5 1half pounds of pork to make meatloaf for her restaunant . on the weekend she used 13 and 2thirds pounds of meat how much does she have left.

Answer 1

Chef Diana bought (10-1/2 + 5-1/2) = 16 pounds of meat, and used 13-2/3 pounds in the loaf. She has (16 - 13-2/3) = 2-1/3 pounds of meat left ... just right to take home and make a nice meatloaf for her family.