For a family gathering, Brittany made 5 meat loaves using 9 pounds of ground beef. She also made 14 hamburgers using 4 pounds of ground beef. Each meat loaf was made with the same amount of ground beef. Which of the is closest to the amount of ground beef in each meat loaf? (The options are 1/2 pound, 1, 1 1/2, or 2 pounds)

The closest to the amount of ground beef in each meat loaf is 2 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of meat loaves Brittany made = 5

Quantity of ground beef used in making 5 meat loaves = 9 pounds

Brittany made 14 hamburgers with 4 pounds of ground beef

Therefore the amount of ground beef per meat loaf is given by the following relation;

Amount of ground beef per meat loaf =

Therefore, the closest to the amount of ground beef in each meat loaf = 2 pounds.

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