Question

Mark makes three pounds of hamburger to feed his family of 6. How many pounds of hamburger should you purchase for Memorial Day picnic that will feed 216 people?

Answer 1

First, find the initial value.

So, 3/6

1/2 a pound per person

Multiply the initial value by the new amount of people.

1/2*216

108 lbs 

Answer 2

216x3 = 618 pounds for 216 people