To find the stand with the least expensive price per pound of tomatoes, we need to calculate the price per pound for each stand using the formula:

$\text{Price per pound} = \frac{\text{Cost}}{\text{Weight}}$

Given Data:

• Stand A: Weight = $\frac{3}{4}$ lb, Cost = $2.00
• Stand B: Weight = $1 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{4}$ lb, Cost = $3.45
• Stand C: Weight = $5 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{11}{2}$ lb, Cost = $14.85

Calculations:

1. Stand A: $\text{Price per pound} = \frac{2.00}{\frac{3}{4}} = 2.00 \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{8}{3} = 2.67 \text{ (rounded to 2 decimal places)}$

2. Stand B: $\text{Price per pound} = \frac{3.45}{\frac{5}{4}} = 3.45 \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{13.8}{5} = 2.76$

3. Stand C: $\text{Price per pound} = \frac{14.85}{\frac{11}{2}} = 14.85 \times \frac{2}{11} = \frac{29.7}{11} = 2.70$

Conclusion:

The stand with the least expensive price per pound is Stand A with a price of $2.67 per pound.

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

1. If Stand A increased its cost to $2.50, how would the price per pound change?
2. What would be the total cost for 2 pounds of tomatoes from Stand B?
3. How much would 3 pounds of tomatoes cost if purchased from Stand C?
4. Which stand has the highest price per pound?
5. If Stand A offered a 10% discount, what would the new price per pound be?

Tip: Always convert mixed numbers to improper fractions for easier calculations.