Answer:
(c) Yes, +4 more
Step-by-step explanation:
The problem statement is telling you the available quantity in pounds. The answer choices are expressing the difference in terms of packets. A conversion of units of measure is needed.
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available
Patel has 8 pounds of seed, and he puts it into 1/2-pound packets. Each pound will fill two (2) half-pound packets, so he has enough for ...
(8 lb) × (2 packets/lb) = 16 packets
needed
Patel has 12 people planting seed, so needs 12 of the 16 packets in order to give each team member one packet.
He has enough seed for this need, and enough for 16 -12 = 4 more packets than he needs.
