Sandra bought 5 pounds of sweet potatoes for $7.35. What is the cost per pound of the sweet potatoes?

Answer 1

Hi Lilly,

If 5 pounds cost $7.35, we can find the cost per pound:

Step 1: Cost/Pounds=answer

Step 2: $7.35/5=1.47

∴The cost of one pound of sweet potatoes is $1.47 per pound.

Best,

Starlyte