Question: Dale just learned how to make homemade macaroni and cheese. He decided to make a big batch for his family reunion. The original recipe calls for 2 pounds of pasta and serves 7 people. Dale's family reunion will have 35 people. How many pounds of pasta does Dale need to buy? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
Dale's batch needs to be 35 ÷ 7 = 5 times larger than the original recipe. Dale needs 2 × 5 = 10 pounds of pasta. So the answer is 10.