Question

It takes 10 pounds of potatoes to make 15 pounds of mashed potatoes. At this rate: How many pounds of

potatoes are needed to make 50 pounds of mashed potatoes?

Answer 1

33.333.... or 33 33/100

Explanation:

10 potatoes makes 15 pounds of mashed potatoes can be written like 10/15

and that means x potatoes make 50 pounds of mashed potatoes

so it looks like 10/15=x/15

so 10times20divided by15=x

x=