Final answer:
To determine how many pounds the Lobster cocktail is, one needs the exact quantity intended for the cocktail. Without this, only a conversion between pounds and ounces for portion serving can be explained, as shown in Michaela's shrimp example.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question you've asked concerning how many pounds is the Lobster cocktail appears to be slightly unclear, as it's missing the needed information to provide a precise weight for the lobster cocktail. However, I can demonstrate how to convert pounds to ounces if you're trying to determine whether you have enough for a certain number of servings. This conversion process is similar to the example involving shrimp. As in the example given where Michaela has 5 pounds of shrimp for her party and as each person eats 7 ounces of shrimp, she'll need to ensure there's enough for 10 people. To determine if she has enough, we convert the weight of the shrimp from pounds to ounces.
Since 1 pound equals 16 ounces, Michaela's 5 pounds of shrimp is the equivalent to 80 ounces (5 pounds x 16 ounces per pound). If each of the 10 people consumes 7 ounces, she would need a total of 70 ounces (10 people x 7 ounces per person). Since Michaela has 80 ounces of shrimp, she will have enough for the party, with 10 ounces to spare. For the lobster cocktail, if you know the total weight in pounds and the expected ounce serving size per person, you can use the same method of conversion to ensure you have enough for your guests.