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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?

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

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

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To determine which type of apple is cheaper per pound, we need to look at the costs given in the provided graph and table:

For Granny Smith apples:

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

To find the cost per pound for Granny Smith apples, we can calculate:

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

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

For McIntosh apples:

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

Calculating the cost per pound for McIntosh apples:

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

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

Now we can compare:

  • Granny Smith apples: $1.75 per pound
  • McIntosh apples: $1.85 per pound

From this comparison, we can conclude that Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.

Thus, the correct response is:

Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.