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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.

This table displays the price of McIntosh apples based on weight in pounds.
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?

(1 point)
Responses

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

Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.85 per pound.
Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.85 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 $1.75 per pound.

Answer 1

To determine which type of apple is cheaper per pound, we need to calculate the cost per pound for both Granny Smith apples and McIntosh apples based on the information provided.

**Granny Smith Apples:**
- From the graph, we observe the following points:
- At 2 pounds, the cost is $3.50, so:
\[
\text{Cost per pound} = \frac{3.50}{2} = 1.75 \text{ dollars per pound}
\]

- At 3 pounds, the cost is $5.25, so:
\[
\text{Cost per pound} = \frac{5.25}{3} = 1.75 \text{ dollars per pound}
\]

- At 4 pounds, the cost is $7.00, so:
\[
\text{Cost per pound} = \frac{7.00}{4} = 1.75 \text{ dollars per pound}
\]

So, the cost per pound for Granny Smith apples is consistently **$1.75**.

**McIntosh Apples:**
- From the table, the following costs are provided:
- At 2 pounds, the cost is $3.70:
\[
\text{Cost per pound} = \frac{3.70}{2} = 1.85 \text{ dollars per pound}
\]

- At 3 pounds, the cost is $5.55:
\[
\text{Cost per pound} = \frac{5.55}{3} = 1.85 \text{ dollars per pound}
\]

- At 4 pounds, the cost is $7.40:
\[
\text{Cost per pound} = \frac{7.40}{4} = 1.85 \text{ dollars per pound}
\]

So, the cost per pound for McIntosh apples is consistently **$1.85**.

**Conclusion:**
Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound compared to McIntosh apples at $1.85 per pound.

Therefore, the correct response is:
**Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.**