One batch of meatloaf contains 2 pounds of beef and a cup of bread crumbs. How many pounds of beef and bread crumbs would be needed for 3 batches of meatloaf?

3 batches of meatloaf requires 6 pounds of beef and 3 cups of bread crumbs.

Step-by-step explanation:

For pounds of beef

1 batch meatloaf = 2 pounds of beef

3 batches of meatloaf = x

Cross Multiply

x = 3 × 2 pounds of beef

x = 6 pounds of beef

3 batches of meatloaf requires 6 pounds of beef

For bread crumbs

1 batch meatloaf = 1 cup of bread crumbs

3 batches of meatloaf = x

Cross Multiply

x = 3 × 1 cup of bread crumbs

x = 3 cups of bread crumbs

3 batches of meatloaf requires 3 cups of bread crumbs.

Therefore, 3 batches of meatloaf requires 6 pounds of beef and 3 cups of bread crumbs.