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2 March, 01:25

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

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  1. 2 March, 01:49
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    Answer: 0.625 pound

    Explanation:

    1 pound = 8 people,

    y pound = 5 people

    Cross multiply to get

    1 x 5 = 8y

    5 = 8y

    y = 5/8 = 0.625 pounds
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