Question

Aunt carols peanut brittle recipe calls for 1/3 pound of peanut per batch.If she makes 8 batches how many pounds of peanuts will she use?

Answer 1

If it takes 1/3 pounds per batch, and you have 8 batches, then you just multiply (1/3) and 8 together. you would get 8/3 or 2 and 2/3 pounds

Answer 2

Answer: $2\dfrac{2}{3}\text{ pounds}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Each batch of Aunt carols peanut brittle recipe calls for $\dfrac{1}{3}$ pound of peanut.

Then , the amount of peanut require for 8 batches will be:-

$8\times\dfrac{1}{3}=\dfrac{8}{3}=2\dfrac{2}{3}\text{ pounds}$

Hence, for 8 batches , she will use $2\dfrac{2}{3}\text{ pounds}$ of peanuts.