Answer:
11 potatoes
Explanation:
We are told that 15 potatoes cost $12.75
To find the rate of potatoes per dollar, divide the number of potatoes by the cost:
⇒ rate = 15 ÷ $12.75 = 20/17 potatoes per dollar
To find the amount of potatoes we could buy for $10, simply multiply the rate by 10:
⇒ number of potatoes for $10 = 20/17 × 10 = 11.76470588...
As we cannot buy part of a potato, we need to round down to the nearest whole number. Therefore, the solution is 11 potatoes.