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?
(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 $1.85 per pound.
McIntosh apples are cheaper at $1.85 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 $1.75 per pound.

Answer 1

To determine which type of apple is cheaper per pound, we first need to calculate the cost per pound for McIntosh apples based on the data provided in the table:

1. For 2 pounds of McIntosh apples:

   • Cost = $3.70
   • Cost per pound = $3.70 / 2 = $1.85

2. For 3 pounds of McIntosh apples:

   • Cost = $5.55
   • Cost per pound = $5.55 / 3 = $1.85

3. For 4 pounds of McIntosh apples:

   • Cost = $7.40
   • Cost per pound = $7.40 / 4 = $1.85

The cost per pound for McIntosh apples is consistently $1.85.

Next, we need the cost per pound for Granny Smith apples to compare:

• If the cost per pound for Granny Smith apples is $1.75 (as stated in the responses), then they are cheaper than McIntosh apples.

Based on the information provided, the correct conclusion is:

Granny Smith apples are cheaper at $1.75 per pound.