In winter, the price of apples suddenly increased by $0.75 per pound. Sam bought 3 pounds of apples at the new price for a total of $5.88. What was the original price per pound before the increase?

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Original price of apples per pound is in the attachment below.

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The original price per pound of apples before the increase was $1.21. Sam paid $1.96 per pound after a $0.75 increase. This was calculated by determining the new price and subtracting the increase from it. 
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In winter, the price of apples suddenly increased by $0.75 per pound. Sam bought 3 pounds of apples at the new price for a total of $5.88. What was the original price per pound before the increase?

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