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A total of 65 pounds of iceberg lettuce heads are purchased for use in a banquet of 120 people. If 6 ounces of cleaned chopped lettuce us required for each person and the yield percentage is 80%, how much chopped lettuce will be left over?

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User Kalj
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65 lbs= 1040 oz

120 people x 6 oz = 720 oz

1040-720 = 320 oz or 20 lbs left
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User SagiLow
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