Math Problem Statement

South Africa broke the world record for largest pizza in 1990. It weighed 26833 pounds!

3 medium pizzas weigh about 2 pounds with toppings.

About how many medium pizzas are equivalent to the world’s largest pizza?

Solution

To find how many medium pizzas are equivalent to the world’s largest pizza, we can follow this approach:

Step 1: Find the weight of one medium pizza.

We know that 3 medium pizzas weigh about 2 pounds. So, the weight of one medium pizza is:

Weight of one medium pizza=2 pounds30.6667 pounds\text{Weight of one medium pizza} = \frac{2 \text{ pounds}}{3} \approx 0.6667 \text{ pounds}

Step 2: Calculate how many medium pizzas make up the world’s largest pizza.

The world’s largest pizza weighs 26,833 pounds. To find how many medium pizzas are equivalent in weight, we divide the weight of the large pizza by the weight of one medium pizza:

Number of medium pizzas=26,833 pounds0.6667 pounds per medium pizza40,025 medium pizzas\text{Number of medium pizzas} = \frac{26,833 \text{ pounds}}{0.6667 \text{ pounds per medium pizza}} \approx 40,025 \text{ medium pizzas}

So, approximately 40,025 medium pizzas are equivalent to the weight of the world’s largest pizza!


Would you like a more detailed explanation of any part? Feel free to ask!

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How does the weight of pizzas vary with their size (small, medium, large)?
  2. How do pizza crust thickness and toppings affect the overall weight?
  3. What is the largest pizza ever made in terms of surface area, and how does it compare in weight?
  4. How can you calculate the total weight of a stack of pizzas if their weights are known?
  5. How do you adjust the number of pizzas if you change the weight of a single pizza?

Tip: When comparing large quantities like this, make sure to break down the problem into smaller steps for clearer calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Division
Ratios
Proportional Reasoning

Formulas

Weight of one medium pizza = Total weight of medium pizzas / Number of medium pizzas
Number of medium pizzas = Weight of the world’s largest pizza / Weight of one medium pizza

Theorems

Basic principles of proportionality and unit conversion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7