Allen bought 7/8 pound of turkey at the deli. He used 2/3 of it to make sandwich for lunch. How much of the turkey did Allen use for sandwich?

Question

I need help to figure it out. To help my son who also don't know how to do it. Please show step by step. Thank you.

Answer 1

Ginger,

 

Allen bought 7/8 lb of turkey

 

2/3 of the quantity bought was used for Sandwich

 

So quantity used is (2/3)*(7/8) = 7/12 lbs or 0.583 lbs