½ Freezer Beef Example

 

Charlie buys 2 quarters weighing 420 lbs. (hanging weight) =

Charles Family Farm $1239 ($2.95 x 420 lbs)for
the beef

Butcher Shop $399 ($.95 x 420 lbs) for butcher shop service

Butcher Shop $20 per1/4 (1/2 = $40) for the slaughter fee

Charlie’s total cost on ½ of steer would be approximately $1678

Here are two more examples: example 1 and example 3.