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Turkey Size worksheet

Grade 6 · CCSS 6.RP.A.3.b

Solve each problem and show your work. Round answers to 2 decimal places where needed.

1.
Problem 1.
- Adults and teens: 10
- Young children: 3
- Appetite: Average
- Leftovers wanted: None
- What you're buying: Bone-in breast
Find: Size of bone-in turkey breast to buy
Answer
2.
Problem 2.
- Adults and teens: 6
- Young children: 2
- Appetite: Average
- Leftovers wanted: None
- What you're buying: Bone-in breast
Find: Size of bone-in turkey breast to buy
Answer
3.
Problem 3.
- Adults and teens: 7
- Young children: 2
- Appetite: Light eaters
- Leftovers wanted: Some
- What you're buying: Bone-in breast
Find: Size of bone-in turkey breast to buy
Answer
4.
Problem 4.
- Adults and teens: 7
- Young children: 2
- Appetite: Average
- Leftovers wanted: Plenty
- What you're buying: Boneless breast or roast
Find: Size of boneless turkey breast or roast to buy
Answer
5.
Problem 5.
- Adults and teens: 8
- Young children: 3
- Appetite: Average
- Leftovers wanted: None
- What you're buying: Whole turkey
Find: Size of whole turkey to buy
Answer
6.
Problem 6.
- Adults and teens: 11
- Young children: 2
- Appetite: Hearty eaters
- Leftovers wanted: Plenty
- What you're buying: Boneless breast or roast
Find: Size of boneless turkey breast or roast to buy
Answer
7.
Problem 7.
- Adults and teens: 8
- Young children: 2
- Appetite: Hearty eaters
- Leftovers wanted: Some
- What you're buying: Boneless breast or roast
Find: Size of boneless turkey breast or roast to buy
Answer
8.
Problem 8.
- Adults and teens: 9
- Young children: 3
- Appetite: Light eaters
- Leftovers wanted: Some
- What you're buying: Whole turkey
Find: Size of whole turkey to buy
Answer
9.
Problem 9.
- Adults and teens: 8
- Young children: 1
- Appetite: Light eaters
- Leftovers wanted: Plenty
- What you're buying: Whole turkey
Find: Size of whole turkey to buy
Answer
10.
Problem 10.
- Adults and teens: 7
- Young children: 3
- Appetite: Hearty eaters
- Leftovers wanted: Some
- What you're buying: Whole turkey
Find: Size of whole turkey to buy
Answer

Answer key: Turkey Size worksheet

1. Size of bone-in turkey breast to buy: 9 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $10 + 3 \times 0.5$ $= 11.5 portions$
2. Start with 0.75 lb of bone-in turkey breast per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×1) and leftovers (×1)
  $0.75 lb \times 1 \times 1$ $= 0.75 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $11.5 \times 0.75 lb$ $= 8.625 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $8.625 lb$ $= round up → 9 lb$
2. Size of bone-in turkey breast to buy: 6 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $6 + 2 \times 0.5$ $= 7 portions$
2. Start with 0.75 lb of bone-in turkey breast per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×1) and leftovers (×1)
  $0.75 lb \times 1 \times 1$ $= 0.75 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $7 \times 0.75 lb$ $= 5.25 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $5.25 lb$ $= round up → 6 lb$
3. Size of bone-in turkey breast to buy: 6 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $7 + 2 \times 0.5$ $= 8 portions$
2. Start with 0.75 lb of bone-in turkey breast per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×0.8) and leftovers (×1.25)
  $0.75 lb \times 0.8 \times 1.25$ $= 0.75 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $8 \times 0.75 lb$ $= 6 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $6 lb$ $= round up → 6 lb$
4. Size of boneless turkey breast or roast to buy: 6 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $7 + 2 \times 0.5$ $= 8 portions$
2. Start with 0.5 lb of boneless turkey breast or roast per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×1) and leftovers (×1.5)
  $0.5 lb \times 1 \times 1.5$ $= 0.75 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $8 \times 0.75 lb$ $= 6 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $6 lb$ $= round up → 6 lb$
5. Size of whole turkey to buy: 10 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $8 + 3 \times 0.5$ $= 9.5 portions$
2. Start with 1 lb of whole turkey per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×1) and leftovers (×1)
  $1 lb \times 1 \times 1$ $= 1 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $9.5 \times 1 lb$ $= 9.5 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $9.5 lb$ $= round up → 10 lb$
6. Size of boneless turkey breast or roast to buy: 12 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $11 + 2 \times 0.5$ $= 12 portions$
2. Start with 0.5 lb of boneless turkey breast or roast per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×1.25) and leftovers (×1.5)
  $0.5 lb \times 1.25 \times 1.5$ $= 0.9375 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $12 \times 0.9375 lb$ $= 11.25 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $11.25 lb$ $= round up → 12 lb$
7. Size of boneless turkey breast or roast to buy: 8 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $8 + 2 \times 0.5$ $= 9 portions$
2. Start with 0.5 lb of boneless turkey breast or roast per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×1.25) and leftovers (×1.25)
  $0.5 lb \times 1.25 \times 1.25$ $= 0.7813 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $9 \times 0.7813 lb$ $= 7.0313 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $7.0313 lb$ $= round up → 8 lb$
8. Size of whole turkey to buy: 11 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $9 + 3 \times 0.5$ $= 10.5 portions$
2. Start with 1 lb of whole turkey per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×0.8) and leftovers (×1.25)
  $1 lb \times 0.8 \times 1.25$ $= 1 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $10.5 \times 1 lb$ $= 10.5 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $10.5 lb$ $= round up → 11 lb$
9. Size of whole turkey to buy: 11 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $8 + 1 \times 0.5$ $= 8.5 portions$
2. Start with 1 lb of whole turkey per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×0.8) and leftovers (×1.5)
  $1 lb \times 0.8 \times 1.5$ $= 1.2 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $8.5 \times 1.2 lb$ $= 10.2 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $10.2 lb$ $= round up → 11 lb$
10. Size of whole turkey to buy: 14 lb
1. Count portions: each adult or teen is one, and each young child is half
  $7 + 3 \times 0.5$ $= 8.5 portions$
2. Start with 1 lb of whole turkey per portion. Then adjust for appetite (×1.25) and leftovers (×1.25)
  $1 lb \times 1.25 \times 1.25$ $= 1.5625 lb$
3. Multiply by the number of portions to get the total raw weight
  $8.5 \times 1.5625 lb$ $= 13.2813 lb$
4. Round up to the next whole pound, because it's better to have a little extra than to run short
  $13.2813 lb$ $= round up → 14 lb$