To determine the cost for 1 pound of ground beef, we can find the price per pound based on the information given in the table.
From the table, we can see that for 10 pounds, the cost is $37.50.
To find the cost per pound:
\[ \text{Cost per pound} = \frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Total Pounds}} = \frac{37.50}{10} = 3.75 \]
Thus, the cost for 1 pound of ground beef is $3.75.
This calculation will be the same for the other weights as they exhibit linear pricing. For example, for 8 pounds costing $30.00, the price per pound is:
\[ \frac{30.00}{8} = 3.75 \]
And similarly for the other weights:
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For 6 pounds at $22.50: \[ \frac{22.50}{6} = 3.75 \]
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For 4 pounds at $15.00: \[ \frac{15.00}{4} = 3.75 \]
So in conclusion, the cost for 1 pound of ground beef is $3.75.