Question

You're planning on making 5 meatloafs for a party. You go to the store to buy breadcrumbs, and see they are sold by the canister. How many canisters do you need to buy?

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How much breadcrumbs does the recipe call for? It calls for 1 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs.
How many meatloafs does the recipe make? It makes 1 meatloaf.
How many servings does that recipe make? It says it serves 6.
How big is the canister? It is cylindrical, 3.5 inches across and 7 inches tall.
What is the net weight of the contents of 1 canister? 15 ounces.
How much does a canister cost? $2.59
How much does a cup of breadcrumbs weigh? I'm not sure, but maybe something from the nutritional label will help.

Answer 1

any idea ?

Answer 2

I think it is around 8 cannisters but I honestly have no idea

Answer 3

ok so what you know that planed on making 5 meatloafs

yes ?

Answer 4

yes plan on making 5 meatloafs. the serving size is 1/3 cup and the servings per container is about 14

Answer 5

step by step please

How much breadcrumbs does the recipe call for? It calls for 1 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs.

Answer 6

How many meatloafs does the recipe make? It makes 1 meatloaf.

Answer 7

but you planed to make 5 meatloafs

Answer 8

so I increase the proportions for one meatloaf by 5?

Answer 9

yes sure and ... ?

Answer 10

I don't know … im confused. how many cannisters goes for 1 meatloaf? I could use proportions?

Answer 11

How many servings does that recipe make? It says it serves 6.
where is given this ?

Answer 12

just bc. given thta planed on making 5 meatloafs not 6

Answer 13

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