Final answer:
Yes, Michaela will have enough shrimp for her party. She has 80 ounces of shrimp and needs only 70 ounces for 10 guests.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is about calculating whether Michaela will have enough shrimp for her party. She is hosting 10 people and estimates that each person will consume 7 ounces of shrimp. Initially, she has 5 pounds of shrimp available. To determine if this is sufficient, we must convert pounds to ounces because the consumption estimate is given in ounces. Since 1 pound is equivalent to 16 ounces, Michaela has a total of 80 ounces of shrimp (5 pounds × 16 ounces per pound).
To find out if Michaela will have enough shrimp for her party, we multiply the number of guests by the estimated amount of shrimp per guest: 10 people × 7 ounces per person, which equals 70 ounces. Comparing the amount needed (70 ounces) with the amount available (80 ounces), we find that Michaela will have enough shrimp. She will have 10 ounces extra, assuming each person eats exactly 7 ounces.