Question

Sandra brought 3 pounds of sweet potatoes for $4.41. What is the cost per pound of the sweet potatoes.

Answer 1

Answer:

$1.57

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$1.47 per pound of the sweet potatoes

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Set up a proportion: $\frac{3}{4.41} = \frac{1}{x}$  
2. Cross multiply, then divide: 1 × 4.41 = 4.41, 4.41 ÷ 3 = 1.47

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