each summer, a high school sponsors a picnic for new students, their parents and teachers. last year, 65 pounds of hamburger patties were cooked to serve b/w 250 and 300 people. this year the school expects between 325 & 375 people.

estimate the number of punds of hamburger patties that should be ordered.

average of 250 and 300 = (250+300)/2 = 275

so we ordered 65 lbs for 275 people on the average or
65/275 = .236 lbs/person (less than 1/4 lb ? = wicked cheap)
his year we expect an average of (325+375)/2 = 350 people
if we order .236 lbs / person we must order
.236 * 350 = 82.6 pounds

To estimate the number of pounds of hamburger patties that should be ordered, we can use the number of people served last year, the expected number of people this year, and assume a similar ratio of hamburgers per person.

Last year, 65 pounds of hamburger patties were cooked to serve between 250 and 300 people. So, on average, approximately 0.2167 to 0.26 pounds of patties were cooked per person (65 pounds divided by the range of people served).

Now, let's calculate the estimated pounds of hamburger patties for this year:

1. Take the estimated number of people this year, which is between 325 and 375 people.
2. Multiply the lower estimate (325) by the average pounds per person from last year (0.2167):
325 * 0.2167 = 70.4025 pounds (approximately)
3. Multiply the upper estimate (375) by the average pounds per person from last year (0.2167):
375 * 0.2167 = 81.2525 pounds (approximately)

Therefore, based on the given information, an estimated range of 70.4025 to 81.2525 pounds of hamburger patties should be ordered for the picnic this year.

To estimate the number of pounds of hamburger patties that should be ordered for this year's picnic, we can use the information from last year's picnic as a baseline.

Last year, 65 pounds of hamburger patties were cooked to serve between 250 and 300 people. This means that on average, each person consumed approximately 0.22 pounds (65 pounds / 300 people).

This year, the school expects between 325 and 375 people. To estimate the number of pounds of hamburger patties needed, we can multiply the average consumption per person by the estimated number of people.

Therefore, the estimated number of pounds of hamburger patties that should be ordered is:

Minimum estimate: 0.22 pounds/person x 325 people = 71.5 pounds
Maximum estimate: 0.22 pounds/person x 375 people = 82.5 pounds

So, in order to accommodate the expected number of people, the school should consider ordering between 71.5 and 82.5 pounds of hamburger patties.