Question

A recipe calls for 40 ounces of
meat. How many pounds of
meat does the recipe require?

Answer 1

2.5 pounds of meat

Explanation:

One pound of meat is equal to 16 OZ

Answer 2

the answer would be 40 divided by 16, which is 2.5 pounds of meat. the reason you divide by 16 is because there is 16 ounces in one pound.