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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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Responses
Granny Smith apples are cheaper per pound at $1.75 per pound.
Granny Smith apples are cheaper per pound at $1.75 per pound.
Granny Smith apples are cheaper per pound at $1.85.
Granny Smith apples are cheaper per pound at $1.85.
McIntosh apples are cheaper per pound at $1.85.
McIntosh apples are cheaper per pound at $1.85.
McIntosh apples are cheaper per pound at $1.75.
McIntosh apples are cheaper per pound at $1.75.
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According to the table and graph, the cost per pound for Granny Smith apples ranges from $0.00 to $7.00 for 0 to 4 pounds. Therefore, the cheapest cost per pound for Granny Smith apples is $1.75 per pound at 2 pounds. On the other hand, the cost per pound for McIntosh apples ranges from $3.70 to $7.40 for 2 to 4 pounds. Therefore, the cheapest cost per pound for McIntosh apples is $3.70 per pound at 2 pounds. Therefore, Granny Smith apples are cheaper per pound at $1.75 per pound.
To determine which type of apple is cheaper per pound and the cost per pound, we need to compare the prices of Granny Smith apples and McIntosh apples.
From the graph, we can see that the cost of Granny Smith apples is $0 at 0 pounds, $3.50 at 2 pounds, $5.25 at 3 pounds, and $7.00 at 4 pounds.
From the table, we can see that the cost of McIntosh apples is $3.70 at 2 pounds, $5.55 at 3 pounds, and $7.40 at 4 pounds.
Comparing the prices at the same weight, we can conclude that Granny Smith apples are cheaper per pound.
Therefore, the cost per pound of Granny Smith apples is $1.75.