Answer with step-by-step explanation:
We are given that at one farmer’s market, bananas cost $0.80 per pound while at another market, bananas are sold in 5 pound bags for $4.50 per bag.
We are to explain how to find the better buy.
For the first market, the rate of bananas is given per pound but for the other market, the rate is given for a 5 pound bag so we will find the rate of bananas per pound to compare the rates of both markets.
One pound of bananas at 2nd market = 4.50/5 = $0.9
Therefore, getting bananas from the first market at $0.80 per pound is a better buy.