You are making 12 Pear and Almond Tortes. Each torte requires 1 pound 2 ounces of peeled sliced pears. If the yield percent for pears is 76%, how many pounds of pears should you order?

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You are making 12 Pear and Almond Tortes. Each torte requires 1 pound 2 ounces of peeled sliced pears. If the yield percent for pears is 76%, how many pounds of pears should you order? 

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