Math Problem of the Week - Middle School - Jan. 16, 2022 to Jan. 22, 2022

Middle School: 

Question: A 12-ounce steak has 92 grams of protein. A 6-ounce serving of chicken has 52 grams of protein. A 9-ounce serving of salmon has 63 grams of protein. If Mason wants to cook the option with the most protein per ounce, then which should he choose? 

Answer: Chicken

Solution: If we divide the grams of protein in each option by the weight of the serving of meat, then we can compare the amounts of protein per ounce. There are 92 ÷ 12 = 7 ²/₃ grams of protein per ounce in the steak, 52 ÷ 6 = 8 ²/₃ grams of protein per ounce in the chicken, and 63 ÷ 9 = 7 grams of protein per ounce in the salmon. So, the chicken has the most protein per ounce.