To determine how much 1 pound of potatoes would cost if a 10-pound sack costs [tex]$6.55, follow these steps:
1. Identify the total cost and total weight:
- Total cost of 10 pounds: $[/tex]6.55
- Total weight: 10 pounds
2. Calculate the cost per pound:
- To find the cost per pound, divide the total cost by the total weight:
[tex]\[
\text{Cost per pound} = \frac{\$6.55}{10}
\][/tex]
3. Compute the division:
[tex]\[
\frac{6.55}{10} = 0.655
\][/tex]
4. Round to the nearest cent:
- The result, 0.655, rounded to the nearest cent is 0.66
Therefore, the cost of 1 pound of potatoes is:
C) \$0.66
