Question

Alistair has 5 half-pound chocolate bars. It takes 1 1 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

1. There are 3 half-pounds in 1 1/2 pounds, so you’ll be able to make 1 batch of cookies with 5 - 3 = 2 half-pound bars left over.