Question

Lawrence bought 2/3 pound of roast beef. He used 3/4 of it to make a sandwich. How much beef did he use for his sandwich A 5/12 pound B 1/2 pound C 5/7 pound D 6/7 pound

Answer 1

B) 1/2 pound

Explanation:

Lawrence bought 2/3 pound of roast beef.

He used 3/4 of it to make a sandwich.

The amount of beef that he used for his sandwich is calculated as:

3/4 of 2/3 pounds of roast beef

3/4 × 2/3

= 6/12 pound

= 1/2 pound

Option B is the correct Option.