Question 3:

Roger also wants to make sandwiches for his guests. He buys the following sandwich fillings:

• 1.5 kilograms of turkey

• 1.25 kilograms of beef

• 2.25 pounds of cheese



3a. Roger wants to know if he purchased more turkey or more cheese. Use the conversion ratio 1 kilogram = about 2.2 pounds to determine the correct answer.

Which did he purchase more of, turkey or cheese?

Be sure to work out the problem on paper and use a calculator if needed.

(2 points)
Responses

He purchased more turkey.
He purchased more turkey.

He purchased more cheese.
He purchased more cheese.

He purchased the exact same amount of turkey and cheese.
He purchased the exact same amount of turkey and cheese.
Question 2




3b. Roger discovers that he needs to buy some chicken as well. He buys an amount of chicken that weighs more than the beef he bought and less than the turkey he bought.

Which amount of chicken could Roger have bought?

Be sure to work out the problem on paper and use a calculator if needed.

(2 points)
Responses

2.75 pounds of chicken
2.75 pounds of chicken

3.2 pounds of chicken
3.2 pounds of chicken

3.7 pounds of chicken
3.7 pounds of chicken

4 pounds of chicken
4 pounds of chicken
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Let’s solve the problem step by step.

3a: Comparing Turkey and Cheese

Step 1: Convert turkey from kilograms to pounds.

  • Roger has 1.5 kilograms of turkey.
  • Using the conversion factor \( 1 \text{ kilogram} = 2.2 \text{ pounds} \): \[ 1.5 \text{ kg} \times 2.2 \text{ lb/kg} = 3.3 \text{ pounds of turkey} \]

Step 2: Compare turkey to cheese.

  • Roger has 2.25 pounds of cheese.

Step 3: Determine which is more.

  • Turkey: 3.3 pounds
  • Cheese: 2.25 pounds

Since \( 3.3 \text{ pounds} > 2.25 \text{ pounds} \), Roger purchased more turkey than cheese.

Response for 3a: He purchased more turkey.


3b: Weight of Chicken

Roger needs to buy chicken that weighs more than the beef (1.25 kilograms) but less than the turkey (1.5 kilograms).

Step 1: Convert the weight of beef from kilograms to pounds.

  • Beef: 1.25 kilograms
  • Using the conversion factor: \[ 1.25 \text{ kg} \times 2.2 \text{ lb/kg} = 2.75 \text{ pounds of beef} \]

Step 2: Define the range for chicken.

  • Chicken must weigh:
    • More than 2.75 pounds (beef)
    • Less than 3.3 pounds (turkey)

So, the weight of chicken must be in the range: \[ 2.75 < \text{Chicken} < 3.3 \]

Step 3: Evaluate the options provided.

  • 2.75 pounds of chicken: This is not valid because it must be more than 2.75 pounds.
  • 3.2 pounds of chicken: This falls within the valid range.
  • 3.7 pounds of chicken: This exceeds the maximum of 3.3 pounds.
  • 4 pounds of chicken: This also exceeds the maximum of 3.3 pounds.

Response for 3b: 3.2 pounds of chicken.