Sam had 2 pounds of turkey and 3 pounds of ham. He will use one fifth pound of turkey for each sandwich. How many turkey sandwiches can Sam make?
2 divided by 1/5 = 2 * 5 = ?
Another way to look at it --
He can 5 sandwiches from 1 pound, so he can make 10 sandwiches from 2 pounds.
To find the number of turkey sandwiches Sam can make, we need to divide the total weight of turkey by the weight of turkey used for each sandwich.
1. First, calculate the weight of turkey used per sandwich. We know that Sam uses one fifth pound of turkey for each sandwich. So, the weight of turkey used per sandwich is 1/5 pound.
2. Next, calculate the total weight of turkey. We are given that Sam had 2 pounds of turkey.
3. Finally, divide the total weight of turkey by the weight of turkey used per sandwich.
Number of turkey sandwiches = Total weight of turkey / Weight of turkey used per sandwich
Number of turkey sandwiches = 2 pounds / (1/5) pound
Number of turkey sandwiches = 2 pounds * 5/1 pound
Number of turkey sandwiches = 10 sandwiches
Therefore, Sam can make 10 turkey sandwiches.