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A line graph is titled as Granny Smith Apples per Pound. The x-axis is labeled Pounds ranging from 0 to 6 in increments of 1. The y-axis is labeled Cost in dollars ranging from 0.00 to 8.00 in increments of 0.50. A line joins four plotted points. The coordinates of the plotted points are as follows: left parenthesis 0 comma 0 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 2 comma 3.50 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 3 comma 5.25 right parenthesis, and left parenthesis 4 comma 7.00 right parenthesis.

McIntosh Apples
($) Cost per Pound
Pounds ($) Cost
2 3.70
3 5.55
4 7.40
The costs per pound for Granny Smith apples and McIntosh apples are displayed in the graph and table. Which type of apple is cheaper per pound, and what is the cost per pound?

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Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.85 per pound.
Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.85 per pound.

Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.
Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.

McIntosh apples are cheaper at $1.85 per pound.
McIntosh apples are cheaper at $1.85 per pound.

McIntosh apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.
McIntosh apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.

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To determine which type of apple is cheaper per pound, we need to look at the costs per pound for both Granny Smith and McIntosh apples based on the data given.

From the graph, we have the costs for Granny Smith apples:

  • At 2 pounds: $3.50
  • At 3 pounds: $5.25
  • At 4 pounds: $7.00

For McIntosh apples, the costs are given in the table:

  • At 2 pounds: $3.70
  • At 3 pounds: $5.55
  • At 4 pounds: $7.40

Now, let's calculate the cost per pound for each type of apple at these weights:

Granny Smith Apples:

  1. For 2 pounds: $3.50 / 2 = $1.75 per pound
  2. For 3 pounds: $5.25 / 3 = $1.75 per pound
  3. For 4 pounds: $7.00 / 4 = $1.75 per pound

McIntosh Apples:

  1. For 2 pounds: $3.70 / 2 = $1.85 per pound
  2. For 3 pounds: $5.55 / 3 = $1.85 per pound
  3. For 4 pounds: $7.40 / 4 = $1.85 per pound

Conclusion: Granny Smith apples have a cost of $1.75 per pound, while McIntosh apples have a cost of $1.85 per pound.

Thus, the answer is: Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.