Data:
• Option A: 3 pounds of potatoes for $1.80
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• Option B: 10 pounds of potatoes for $6.00
Procedure:
0. We have to know how many pounds are given per dollar for each option to be comparable.
Option A:
Option A gives 1.67 pounds per dollar.
Option B:
Option B gives 1.67 pounds per dollar.
Answer: As both options have the same amount of pound per dollar, both are the same buy.