Question

Latoya bought 8 pounds of potatoes at a local wholesaler for $18. Her friend Herman bought 6 pounds of potatoes at the supermarket for $15. Herman thinks he got the better deal because $15 is less than $18.

Answer 1

Herman is wrong. Latoya got the better deal.

Explanation:

Latoya bought 8 pounds of potatoes for $18.

► 18 / 8 = $2.25 per pound

Herman bought 6 pounds of potatoes for $15.

► 15 / 6 = $2.50 per pound

Cheaper per pound is better!