To find the cost of one apple, divide the total cost by the number of apples.

$\text{Cost per apple} = \frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Number of apples}} = \frac{1000}{360}$

Now, let's calculate:

$\frac{1000}{360} \approx 2.78$

So, the cost of 1 apple is approximately $2.78.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

1. How much would 50 apples cost at this rate?
2. What is the total cost of 500 apples if the cost per apple stays the same?
3. How many apples can you buy for $200?
4. If the price of apples increases by 20%, what would 1 apple cost?
5. How much would 360 apples cost if the price of one apple was $3?

Tip: When solving word problems involving unit rates (like cost per item), always divide the total by the quantity to find the unit cost.