Question 1137806
Briana bought 5 bananas for $1. Sal bought 5 bananas at $.49 a pound. If a banana weighs about 5 ounces, who got the better buy?
(16 oz 5 1 lb)
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Briana bought 5 bananas for $1.
a. How much did Briana pay per ounce for the bananas?
5 bananas * 5 ounces/banana = 25 ounces
25 oz for 100 cents ---> 100 cents/25 oz = 4 cents/ounce
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Sal bought 5 bananas at $.49 a pound.
b. How much did Sal pay per ounce for the bananas?
1 pound = 16 ounces.
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c. Who got the better buy?
Compare the prices.