At one farmer's market, bananas cost $0.80 per pound. At another farmer's mark

per bag. Which explains how to find the better buy?

bananas are sold in 5-pound bags for $4.50

Divide 4.50 by 5 to find the unit rate for the 5-pound bag, and compare that number to $0.80 per pound.

Divide 0.80 by 5 to find the unit rate for the 5-pound bag, and compare that number to $0.80 per pound.

Multiply 4.50 by 5 to find the cost for 5 pounds, and compare to $4.50 per bag.

Multiply 4.50 by 0.80 to find the cost for 5 pounds, and compare to $4.50 per bag.

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Raven Serrano

28 August, 05:09

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Kira Bennett · Answer 1

a. Divide 4.50 by 5 to find the unit rate for the 5-pound bag, and compare that number to $0.80 per pound.

Brodie Patterson · Answer 2

Answer: 4.50 : 5 = $0.90 it is 10 cents more than 0.80.

4.50 * 5=$ 22.50

It is 18 dollar more.

4.50*0.80 = $3.60

$0.90 more than that.