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At one farmer's market, bananas cost $0.80 per pound. At another farmer's market, bananas are sold in 5-pound bags for $4.50 per bag. Which explains how to find the better buy? O Dvide 450 by 5 to find the unit rate for the 5-pound bag, and compare that number to $0.80 per pound ODvide 0.80 by 5 to find the unit rate for the 5-pound bag, and compare that number to $0.80 per pound. OMultiply 4.50 by 5 to find the cost for 5 pounds, and compare to $4.50 per bag. OMultiply 4.50 by 0.80 to find the cost for 5 pounds, and compare to $4.50 per bag.​

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

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