Question

Kinya has a recipe calling for 2/3 pound of chicken for two servings. How many pounds of chicken should she use for eight servings?

a) 1 pound
b) 1.5 pounds
c) 2 pounds
d) 2.5 pounds

Answer 1

Kinya should use 2.5 pounds of chicken for eight servings (Option D).

Step-by-step explanation:

Determine the amount of chicken per serving:

The recipe calls for 2/3 pound of chicken for two servings.

Per serving amount = (2/3) / 2 = 1/3 pound per serving.

Calculate the total amount needed for eight servings:

Total amount = (1/3) * 8 = 8/3 pounds.

Convert the fraction to a mixed number or decimal:

8/3 pounds = 2 2/3 pounds.

Round to the nearest suitable option:

The closest option is 2.5 pounds (Option D).

Therefore, Kinya should use 2.5 pounds of chicken for eight servings.