Question

How many 1/4-pound
hamburger patties can be made
from 10 ½ pounds of hamburger?

Answer 1

42

Explanation:

10.5÷0.25=42

42 hamburger patties can be made

Answer 2

Answer:42

Explanation:

10 1/2 = 21/2

21/2 divided by 1/4

=21/2 times 4 (keep the first number, change the sign, flip the fraction)

=84/2

=42(patties)