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Allison bought 4(1)/(2) pounds of apples for $1.75 per pound. How much did Allison pay for apples?
(A) $7.88
(B) $10.75
(C) $2.75
(D) $2.57

Allison bought 4124\frac{1}{2} pounds of apples for $1.75\$1.75 per pound. How much did Allison pay for apples?\newline(A) $7.88\$7.88\newline(B) $10.75\$10.75\newline(C) $2.75\$2.75\newline(D) $2.57\$2.57\newline

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Q. Allison bought 4124\frac{1}{2} pounds of apples for $1.75\$1.75 per pound. How much did Allison pay for apples?\newline(A) $7.88\$7.88\newline(B) $10.75\$10.75\newline(C) $2.75\$2.75\newline(D) $2.57\$2.57\newline
  1. Calculate total cost: question_prompt: How much did Allison pay for the apples?
  2. Multiply weight by price: Multiply the weight of the apples by the price per pound: \(4\).\(5\) \text{ pounds} * \$\(1\).\(75\)/\text{pound}.
  3. Perform multiplication: Perform the multiplication: 44.55 \times 11.7575 = \$\(7\).\(875\).
  4. Round to nearest cent: Since we're dealing with money, round to the nearest cent: \(\$7.875\) rounds to \(\$7.88\).
  5. Choose correct answer: Choose the correct answer from the options provided: A \(\$7.88\).

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