Answer:
$1.53 per pound of apple
Step-by-step explanation:
I'm assuming the question is what is the cost of 1 pound
Set up a equation:
3pounds/$4.59 = 1pound/x
Variable x = cost for one pound
3/4.59 = 1/x
Cross mulitply
3 × x = 4.59 × 1
3x = 4.59
Divide both sides by 3
3x ÷ 3 = 4.59 ÷ 3
x = 1.53
