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Let the number of pounds of apples Ryan bought be x.
The total cost of the apples is 1.29x.
And the total cost of the loaf of bread is $3.95
So, the total cost of the loaf of bread and apples is 1.29x + 3.95.
Since the total amount Ryan spent is $10.40, then the equation is 1.29x + 3.95 = 10.40.
Subtracting 3.95 from both sides, we get 1.29x = 6.45.
Dividing both sides by 1.29, x = 5 pounds.
Hence, Ryan bought 5 pounds of apples. Answer: \boxed{5}.