Saeed bought 21 1/2 lb. of ground beef. He used 1/4 of the beef to make tacos and 2/3 of the remainder to make quarter-pound burgers. How many burgers did he make?

Answer 1

21.5 * 0.75 = 16.125 lbs to make burgers

16.125/0.25 = _______ burgers

Round the answer down.

Answer 2

21 1/2 * 3/4 =
43/2 * 3/4 = 129/8
129 divided by 8 = 16 1/8
Round your answer down.