QuestionLou's Diner spent $\$ 12.80$ on 8 pounds of potatoes. What was the cost of one pound of potatoes? What would be the total cost if the cost per pound remained the same and the diner bought 7 pounds? Show your work.

Studdy Solution
Perform the multiplication to find the total cost for 7 pounds.
$\text{Total cost for 7 pounds} = \$1.60 \times 7 = \$11.20$
The cost per pound of potatoes is:
$\boxed{\$1.60}$
The total cost for 7 pounds is:
$\boxed{\$11.20}$