A registered dietitian is assisting a patient with hypertension to create a diet with a minimal amount of sodium. The recommended intake of sodium for patients with hypertension is to consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. The dietitian notes that 4 ounces of ham contains 826 mg of sodium.

How many mg of sodium does 1 pound of ham contain? (1 lb = 16 oz)

If the pound of ham is cut into 15 slices, how many slices of ham can the patient eat without going over the recommended amount of sodium?