Granny Smith apples per pound

Cost y pounds x
Dots
1(2,3.50)
2(3,5.25)
3(4,7.00)

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)

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 75 per pound

Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1 85 per pound

1 answer

To determine which type of apple is cheaper per pound, let's calculate the cost per pound for both Granny Smith and McIntosh apples based on the given information.

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

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

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

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

Conclusion:
Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound, while McIntosh apples cost $1.85 per pound.

The correct answer is: Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.