You have purchased one 50-pound case of 80 potatoes for $16.00. After cleaning and peeling the potatoes, the case yields an edible weight of 42 pounds. What is the end-product price per pound?

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To find the end-product price per pound, we need to divide the total cost by the edible weight of the potatoes.

Total cost = $16.00 
Edible weight = 42 pounds

Price per pound = Total cost / Edible weight

Price per pound = $16.00 / 42 pounds = $0.38/pound

Therefore, the answer is (D) $.38.

You Have Purchased One 50-Pound Case of 80 Potatoes for $16.00