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 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. McIntosh 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.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, the cost per pound for McIntosh apples is not directly stated in your question, but we can derive it from the costs:

1. For 2 pounds, the cost is $3.70, so: \[ \text{Cost per pound} = \frac{3.70}{2} = 1.85 \text{ dollars per pound} \]

2. For 3 pounds, the cost is $5.55, so: \[ \text{Cost per pound} = \frac{5.55}{3} = 1.85 \text{ dollars per pound} \]

3. For 4 pounds, the cost is $7.40, so: \[ \text{Cost per pound} = \frac{7.40}{4} = 1.85 \text{ dollars per pound} \]

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

Now, for Granny Smith apples, since their cost per pound is given as $1.75, we can compare the two:

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

Therefore, Granny Smith apples are the cheaper option at $1.75 per pound. The final answer is:

Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.