5 lb of potatoes for 2.19
10 lb for 4.38
To calculate the cost per pound of potatoes, divide the total cost by the weight of the potatoes.
Total cost: $2.19
Weight of potatoes: 5 lb
Cost per pound of potatoes:
$2.19 / 5 lb = $0.44 per lb
To calculate the price per pound of potatoes, you need to divide the total price by the weight. In this case, you have a total price of $2.19 for 5 pounds of potatoes.
To find the price per pound:
1. Divide the total price by the weight:
$2.19 / 5 lb
2. Perform the division:
$2.19 / 5 = $0.438
Therefore, the price per pound of potatoes is $0.438 (rounded to three decimal places).