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Question

A line graph is titled as Granny Smith Apples per Pound. The x-axis is labeled Pounds ranging from 0 to 6 in increments of 1. The y-axis is labeled Cost in dollars ranging from 0.00 to 8.00 in increments of 0.50. A line joins four plotted points. The coordinates of the plotted points are as follows: left parenthesis 0 comma 0 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 2 comma 3.50 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 3 comma 5.25 right parenthesis, and left parenthesis 4 comma 7.00 right parenthesis.

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?

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Answer 1

To determine which type of apple is cheaper per pound, we can compare the costs per pound from the given data for both Granny Smith apples and McIntosh apples.

From the line graph for Granny Smith apples:

• At 2 pounds: $3.50
• At 3 pounds: $5.25
• At 4 pounds: $7.00

From the table for McIntosh apples:

• At 2 pounds: $3.70
• At 3 pounds: $5.55
• At 4 pounds: $7.40

Now, let's compare the costs:

• At 2 pounds:

  • Granny Smith: $3.50
  • McIntosh: $3.70
  • Granny Smith is cheaper by $0.20.

• At 3 pounds:

  • Granny Smith: $5.25
  • McIntosh: $5.55
  • Granny Smith is cheaper by $0.30.

• At 4 pounds:

  • Granny Smith: $7.00
  • McIntosh: $7.40
  • Granny Smith is cheaper by $0.40.

In all cases, Granny Smith apples are cheaper per pound than McIntosh apples.

Conclusion: Granny Smith apples are cheaper per pound, with costs as follows:

• At 2 pounds: $3.50
• At 3 pounds: $5.25
• At 4 pounds: $7.00