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$3.50 per pound for potato salad OR 1.5 pounds of potato salad for $4.50

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Answer:

1.5 pounds of potato salad for 4.50 would be cheaper

Explanation:

because if you divide 3.50 by two you get 1.75 and added back to 3.50 you can purchase 1.5 pounds for 5.25 which is more expensive than 4.50

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