Inspired by a video, Brooke decided to try a Filipino chicken recipe. The recipe requires 2 1/2 pounds of chicken. Brooke bought 5 3/4 pounds of chicken. How many pounds of chicken remain unused?

Answer 1

To find how many pounds of chicken are unused, we need to subtract the amount used from the total amount bought.

The amount used is 2 1/2 pounds of chicken, which is the same as 2.5 pounds.
The total amount bought is 5 3/4 pounds of chicken, which is the same as 5.75 pounds.

To find the amount unused, we subtract the amount used from the total amount bought: 5.75 pounds - 2.5 pounds = <<5.75-2.5=3.25>>3.25 pounds.

Therefore, there are 3.25 pounds of chicken remaining unused. Answer: \boxed{3.25}.