Question

Robert collected 330 aluminum cans. If 100 aluminum cans weigh 4 pounds, and the recycling center is paying 25 cents a pound, how much will Robert be paid for his 330 cans?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost per pound, c = 25cents

number of cans per pound, n = 100/4 = 25cans

total cans collected, t = 330cans

payment for total cans collected,p

where p = (t/n)×c = (330/25)×25 = 330cents