At a grocery store, blueberries come packaged in 8-ounce containers for $2.80. At a farmer's market, blueberries cost $4.20 for 14 ounces. There are 16 ounces in one pound. Which statement accurately compares the cost of blueberries?
Answer
A
Blueberries are $0.23 per pound more expensive at the farmer’s market.
B
Blueberries are $0.50 per pound less expensive at the farmer’s market.
C
Blueberries are $0.80 per pound less expensive at the farmer’s market.
D
Blueberries are $1.40 per pound more expensive at the farmer’s market.
Explanation
At the grocery store, $2.80 for 8 ounces is $0.35 per ounce, or $0.35 × 16 = $5.60 per pound. At the farmer’s market, $4.20 for 14 ounces is $0.30 per ounce, or $0.30 × 16 = $4.80 per pound. The farmer’s market price is $5.60 − $4.80 = $0.80 less per pound, so blueberries are $0.80 per pound less expensive there.
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