Question

Lou's Diner spent $12.80 on 8 pounds
of potatoes. What was the cost of one
pound of potatoes? What would be
the total cost if the cost per pound
remained the same and the diner bought
7 pounds? Show your work.

Answer 1

Answer:

1lb. = $1.60

7lb. = $11.20

Step-by-step explanation:

$12.80 = x

8 1

cross multiply

8x= $12.80

divide $12.80÷8x

x= $1.60