SOLUTION: Richard wants to reduce his pepper steak recipe by half because he wants to serve only four people instead of eight. The recipe calls for 8 1/2 pounds of steak. How many pounds

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Question 79154: Richard wants to reduce his pepper steak recipe by half because he wants to serve only four people instead of eight. The recipe calls for 8 1/2 pounds of steak.
How many pounds of steak are needed for half of his recipe?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 1/2=8.5
8.5/2
4.25 pounds of steak are needed.