To determine which fish Sasha bought for $5.40, we need to analyze the prices and the total weight of 34 pounds. The prices per pound are:
- Salmon: $9.60
- Whitefish: $7.20
- Swordfish: $8.40
- Haddock: $6.90
First, let's check if it is even possible to buy 34 pounds of any fish at a total cost of $5.40.
- Calculate the cost for each fish type if one were to buy 34 pounds:
- Salmon: \( 34 , \text{lb} \times 9.60 , \frac{\text{dollars}}{\text{lb}} = 326.40 , \text{dollars} \) - too expensive
- Whitefish: \( 34 , \text{lb} \times 7.20 , \frac{\text{dollars}}{\text{lb}} = 244.80 , \text{dollars} \) - too expensive
- Swordfish: \( 34 , \text{lb} \times 8.40 , \frac{\text{dollars}}{\text{lb}} = 285.60 , \text{dollars} \) - too expensive
- Haddock: \( 34 , \text{lb} \times 6.90 , \frac{\text{dollars}}{\text{lb}} = 234.60 , \text{dollars} \) - too expensive
Since Sasha spent only $5.40, it's evident that he would have had to buy a significantly smaller amount of fish, potentially a combination of several types.
However, the total amount of $5.40 for 34 pounds seems misrepresented; typically, to have spent $5.40, Sasha could buy less than a pound of each type or just a few total pounds of dried, discounted, or inexpensive fish.
To clarify the situation:
- If you consider 1 lb of Haddock, it costs $6.90, which exceeds $5.40.
- The similar analysis applies to other types, again proving that each exceeds $5.40.
Given the confusion in weights and costs, it appears there may be either an error in the stated information or the questioning. Please confirm the context or recheck the figures.
Based on available data, Sasha cannot reasonably buy 34 pounds of any fish on a budget of $5.40 with the listed prices.
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