The grocery store has bulk pecans on sale, which is great since you're planning on making 4 pecan pies for a wedding. How many pounds of pecans should you buy?


To determine how many pounds of pecans you need, let's first find out how many pecans are required for one pecan pie.

Typically, a standard pecan pie recipe calls for around **1 to 1.5 cups of pecans**. There are approximately **0.25 pounds of pecans per cup**, so for each pie:

\[
\text{Pounds of pecans per pie} = 1.25 \, \text{cups} \times 0.25 \, \text{pounds per cup} = 0.3125 \, \text{pounds}
\]

For 4 pies:

\[
\text{Total pecans for 4 pies} = 4 \times 0.3125 \, \text{pounds} = 1.25 \, \text{pounds}
\]

You should buy approximately **1.25 pounds of pecans** for 4 pies. However, rounding up slightly to account for any errors or extra pecans, you may want to buy around **1.5 pounds**.

Do you need more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you adjust the number of pecans if you are making more pies?
2. How much will 1.5 pounds of pecans cost if they are on sale at $8 per pound?
3. How does the weight of other pie ingredients compare to pecans?
4. What if your recipe calls for 2 cups of pecans per pie?
5. How do you scale the recipe for larger gatherings?

**Tip**: Always round up slightly when buying bulk ingredients, especially for special occasions!

The grocery store has bulk pecans on sale, which is great since you're planning on making 4 pecan pies for a wedding. How many pounds of pecans should you buy?

Discover how to calculate the amount of pecans needed for 4 pecan pies with this easy guide. The solution involves basic unit conversions and multiplication, with each pie requiring around 1.25 cups of pecans. Learn the step-by-step process and find out why you should buy around 1.5 pounds of pecans for your baking needs. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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