To find the answer to this we will set up a proportion. Lets do it:-
[tex] \frac{8}{17.50} = \frac{1}{x} [/tex]
Now we will cross multiply:-
7.50 · 1 = 17.50
Next we will divide:-
17.50 ÷ 8 = x
x = 2.18
So, $2.18 per pound of apples.
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