Question

Consider the following exam question and student solution. Determine whether the solution is correct. If it is not​ correct, write a note to the student explaining why it is wrong and give a correct solution. Exam​ question: You can buy a ​56 pound bag of flour for ​$9 or you can buy a​ 1-pound bag for .39 cents. Compare the per pound cost for the large and small bags. Student​ solution: The large bag price is 56 divided by 9=6.22 ​per​ pound, which is much more than the 39 cent per pound price of the small bag.

Answer 1

actually a 56 pound bag cost =9

so one pound bag cost =9/56=0.16 cents

Explanation: