Question

1 pound of ground beef feeds 8 people. How much ground beef will you need for 5 people? Write an equation

Answer 1

5/8 Ibs or .625ibs

Explanation:

If 1 pound feeds 8 than 5/8 will feed 5 5/8=.625

Answer 2

5/8 or 0.625

Explanation:

x = pounds of ground beef

8x = 5

divide both sides by 8

x = 5/8

Thus, 5/8 (or 0.625 as a decimal) pounds of ground beef can feed 5 people.