Question

In her catering business, Elena usually estimates that 5 pounds of meat will feed about 26 people. How many pounds of meat should she prepare if she is expecting 156 people?

Answer 1

30

Explanation:

26 = 5

156 = x

cross multiply

26x=156*5

26x= 780

divide both sides by 26

x= 780/26

x = 30

Answer 2

30 pounds of beef, because 156/26= 6 and 5x6=30