Question

​Al’s Produce Stand sells 6 tomatoes for $0.90. Barbara’s Produce stand sells 11 tomatoes for $1.54. Which produce stand has the better buy on tomatoes? Choose the best solution.

Answer 1

To determine which produce stand has the better buy on tomatoes, we need to calculate the price per tomato for each stand.

1. **Al's Produce Stand**:
- Price: $0.90 for 6 tomatoes.
- Price per tomato:
\[
\text{Price per tomato} = \frac{0.90}{6} = 0.15 \text{ dollars per tomato} = 15 \text{ cents per tomato}
\]

2. **Barbara's Produce Stand**:
- Price: $1.54 for 11 tomatoes.
- Price per tomato:
\[
\text{Price per tomato} = \frac{1.54}{11} \approx 0.14 \text{ dollars per tomato} \approx 14 \text{ cents per tomato}
\]

**Conclusion**:
- Al's Produce Stand: 15 cents per tomato
- Barbara's Produce Stand: 14 cents per tomato

Since Barbara's Produce Stand offers tomatoes at a lower price per tomato, **Barbara's Produce Stand has the better buy on tomatoes**.