Question

Jason needs 23 pounds of potatoes to feed 15 people at his Friendsgiving dinner. But, his friends just called and told him they're each bringing more friends. How many pounds of potatoes will he need to feed 50 people? Explain your reasoning.

a) A valid explanation with the correct answer.
b) No valid explanation provided.

Answer 1

Jason will need approximately 77 pounds of potatoes to feed 50 people, calculated by multiplying the per person potato requirement by the number of attendees.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jason initially needs 23 pounds of potatoes to feed 15 people. To find out how many pounds of potatoes he will need to feed 50 people, we need to use a proportion method.

First, we find out the amount of potatoes needed per person:

• 23 pounds ÷ 15 people = 1.5333 pounds per person (approximately).

Next, we multiply the amount needed per person by the total number of people attending:

• 1.5333 pounds per person * 50 people = 76.67 pounds.

Jason will therefore need approximately 77 pounds of potatoes to feed 50 people at his Friendsgiving dinner.

This calculation assumes that each person will eat the same amount of potatoes as originally planned for the 15 people.