Question

Amhed pays $2.10 for 5 1/4 lbs of bananas. Janel pays 3.25 for 6 1/2 lbs of bananas. Which is a better buy? Explain why.

Answer 1

Ahmed has the better buy, with $0.40 per pound. Janelle pays $0.10 more, at $0.50 per pound. IYou can read my work if you need it.

Answer 2

Amhed has the better buy because he pays $0.40 for a pound of bananas while Janel pays $0.50 for a pound.