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Amhed pays $2.10 for 5 1/4 lbs of bananas. Janel pays 3.25 for 6 1/2 lbs of bananas. Which is a better buy? Explain why.

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Ahmed has the better buy, with $0.40 per pound. Janelle pays $0.10 more, at $0.50 per pound. IYou can read my work if you need it.
Amhed pays $2.10 for 5 1/4 lbs of bananas. Janel pays 3.25 for 6 1/2 lbs of bananas-example-1
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Amhed has the better buy because he pays $0.40 for a pound of bananas while Janel pays $0.50 for a pound.
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