Potatoes cost Janice $0.50
per pound, and she has $5.00
that she could possibly spend on potatoes or other items. Suppose she
feels that the first pound of potatoes is worth $1.50
the second pound is worth $1.14 the third pound is worth $ 1.05, and all subsequent pounds are worth $0.30 per pound.
a. How many pounds of potatoes will she purchase?
b. How many pounds will she purchase if she has only had $2.00 to spend?