The given bar chart compares the prices of apples and oranges over a 5-year period from 2010 to 2014. Units are measured in pounds.
Overall, it is evident that the cost of both fruits experienced a notable increase over the given period. While apples were relatively more expensive in the first place, the cost of oranges rose dramatically and surpassed the apples by the end of the period.
In detail, the price of apples started at $4.6 per pound, whereas oranges accounted for $4 in 2010. Then, over the next two years, apple prices increased gradually to approximately $5. Meanwhile, oranges experienced a similar increasing trend, rising from just above $4 to around $5 in 2012.
Regarding the years between 2013 and 2014, the cost of both fruits transformed. Therefore, apples saw a moderate growth over the last two years and comprising nearly $5.1 per pound. In contrast, orange prices undergo a substantial rise, climbing to $5.2 in 2013. Then, reached a peak at approximately $5.9 per pound in 2014.