McIntosh Apples

Question

($) Cost per Pound
Pounds ($) 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?

Answer 1

To determine which type of apple is cheaper per pound, we need to calculate the cost per pound for the McIntosh apples and compare it to the cost per pound of the Granny Smith apples (if that information is provided).

From the data provided for McIntosh apples, we can calculate the cost per pound:

• For 2 pounds: \( \frac{3.70}{2} = 1.85 \) dollars per pound
• For 3 pounds: \( \frac{5.55}{3} = 1.85 \) dollars per pound
• For 4 pounds: \( \frac{7.40}{4} = 1.85 \) dollars per pound

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

To conclude which apple type is cheaper, you need to provide the cost per pound for Granny Smith apples. If you have that information, please share it so we can compare the two. Without that data, we can only state that McIntosh apples cost $1.85 per pound.