PRICE PER
POUND 0.4
9
0.5
9
0.7
9
1.0
9
1.29
1.4
9
1.6
9
2.1
9
1.8
9
2.3
9
0.6
9
0.9
9
0.8
9
1.19
1.39
1.5
9
2.0
9
1.79
2.2
9
1.9
9
2.4
9
1 lb 0.49 0.59 0.79 1.09 1.29 1.49 1.69 2.191.89 2.390.69 0.990.89 1.19 1.39 1.59 2.091.79 2.291.99 2.49
3 lb 1.47 1.77 2.37 3.27 3.87 4.472.07 2.972.67 3.57 4.17 4.77
2 lb 0.98 1.18 1.58 2.18 2.58 2.98 3.38 4.383.78 4.781.38 1.981.78 2.38 2.78 3.18 4.183.58 4.583.98 4.98
4 lb 1.96 2.36 3.16 4.362.76 3.963.56 4.76
1.5 lb 0.74 0.89 1.19 1.64 1.94 2.24 2.54 3.292.84 3.591.04 1.491.34 1.79 2.09 2.39 3.142.69 3.442.99 3.74
3.5 lb 1.72 2.07 2.77 3.82 4.522.42 3.473.12 4.17 4.87
2.5 lb 1.23 1.48 1.98 2.73 3.23 3.73 4.23 4.731.73 2.482.23 2.98 3.48 3.98 4.48 4.98
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BUYING FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES WHEN SOLD BY THE POUND
Select a fruit or vegetable that is priced by the pound.
Place the item on the grocery scale for an estimated weight.
Round the weight up to the nearest pound or half-pound.
Estimate the cost of the item using the FRESH PRODUCE CHART.
PRICE = $0.59 / LB WEIGHT = 1 3/4 LBS
• Round the weight up to 2 lbs; find 2 lbs on the left side of the chart
• Find the price per pound ($0.59/lb) on the bottom of the chart
• Follow the 2lb row across to the right and the $0.59/lb column up until they meet
• The weight (2lbs) and the price ($0.59/lb) meet at $1.18 on the chart
EXAMPLE: BANANAS
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2
3
42 POUNDS AT $0.59/LB = $1.18
ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
• Any Brand • Any Package Type or Size • Any Variety of Fresh
Fruits or Vegetables • Cooking Pumpkins
• Cut or Whole • Fruits and Vegetable Mixtures
with Potatoes • Organic • Packaged
• Salad Mixtures without Dressing • Shredded Lettuce • Potatoes • Garlic, Ginger, Onions
• Added Creams, Dips, Sauces • Added Croutons, Dried
Fruit, Nuts • Decorative Pumpkins • Deli Items
• Dried Fruits & Vegetables • Dried Legumes, Peas • Fruit & Nut Mixtures • Herbs or Spices • Party Trays
• Pickled Items • Salad Mixtures with Dressing • Salad Bar Items
FRUITS & VEGETABLES FRESH USE YOUR CASH VALUE BENEFIT
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ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
FRUITS & VEGETABLES IN CANS AND/OR JARS ARE NOT ALLOWED
• Any Brand • Any Package Size or Type (Bag, Box) • Any Variety or Mixture of Plain Fruits or Vegetables • Organic • Potatoes • Garlic, Ginger and Onions
• Artificial Sweeteners (Like Splenda) • Ingredients Other Than Plain Fruits & Vegetables • Frozen Vegetables-No Added Butter, Sauces,
Sugars, Fats, Oils and Salts • Frozen Fruits-No Added Sugars, Fats, Oil
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HELPFUL HINT!16 OZ = 1 POUND 8 OZ = 1/2 POUND
FROZEN USE YOUR CASH VALUE BENEFIT