Question

5 lbs. of potatoes cost $45. How many lbs. of potatoes can you get with $261?

Answer 1

$261 divided by $45 is 5.8, and 5.8 times 5 is 29lb

Answer 2

29 lbs of potatoes

Explanation:

$45 divided by 5 lbs = 9 ($9 per lb)

$261 divided by 9 = 29