Question

At one farmer's market, bananas cost $0.80 per pound. At another farmer's mark

per bag. Which explains how to find the better buy?
bananas are sold in 5-pound bags for $4.50
Divide 4.50 by 5 to find the unit rate for the 5-pound bag, and compare that number to $0.80 per pound.
Divide 0.80 by 5 to find the unit rate for the 5-pound bag, and compare that number to $0.80 per pound.
Multiply 4.50 by 5 to find the cost for 5 pounds, and compare to $4.50 per bag.
Multiply 4.50 by 0.80 to find the cost for 5 pounds, and compare to $4.50 per bag.

Answer 1

Answer: 4.50 ÷5 =$0.90 it is 10 cents more than 0.80.

4.50 ×5=$ 22.50

It is 18 dollar more .

4.50×0.80 =$3.60

$0.90 more than that.

Explanation:

Answer 2

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