The price of a cantaloupe at a fruit stand goes up 4 cents each month. The first month the stand was open, a cantaloupe cost $1.25.

What will the cost of a cantaloupe be in the 40th month?

In 1 month, cost goes up 4 cents.

then, In 40 months cost goes up 40 × 4 = 160cents.

Cost in 1st month = $1.25

so, cost in 40th month = $160 + $1.25

= $161.25

3 is greater then both of those numbers