A store sells apples at $1.50 per pound for the first 5 pounds and $1.00 per pound for any additional pounds. If a customer buys 8 pounds of apples, what is the total cost?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Cost for the first 5 pounds: 5 * $1.50 = $7.50. Additional pounds purchased: 8 - 5 = 3 pounds. Cost for additional pounds: 3 * $1.00 = $3.00. Total cost = $7.50 + $3.00 = $10.50.