The statements aren't given; however the number of 1/2 and 1/4 - pound package have been calculated below.
Answer:
Explanation:
Given :
A 12 pound block :
Number of 1/2 pound packages that can be obtained :
12 ÷ 1/2 ;
12 * 2/1 = 24 (1/2 - Pound package) can be obtained.
Number of 1/4 pound package that can be obtained :
12 ÷ 1/4
12 * 4 /1 = 48 (1/4 - Pound package) can be obtained
We can obtain twice the number of 1/2 - pound package by using the 1/4 - pound slicing.