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How many 2/4 pound pieces can be cut from a giant 1200 pound thumbnail?

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How many 2/4 pound pieces can be cut from a giant 1200 pound thumbnail?

Using a fraction:
1200 pounds of meatball / 3/4 pound pieces = 1,600 pieces

Using a decimal 0.75 for 3/4:
1200 pounds of meatball / 0.75 pound pieces = 1600 pieces
 
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