Alistair has 5 half-pound chocolate bars. It takes 11/2 pounds of chocolate, broken into chunks, to make a batch of cookies. How many batches can Alistair make with the chocolate he has on hand?

Answer 1

Not enough

5 * 1/2 = 2 1/2 lb.
11/2 = 5 1/2 lb.

Answer 2

3 batches.

Make five blocks. Divide each of them in two. Circle 1 1/2 groupings. You have 3 groups. 3 batches.

Answer 3

Thabks

Answer 4

Thanks, Mystery Man.

Answer 5

3 1/5