Question

A recycling center was offering cash for different types of recyclables. For each pound of copper they paid $1.48, for each pound of aluminum they paid $1.55, and for each pound of plastic they paid $0.30. Jesse took in 50 pounds of copper, 15 pounds of aluminum and 10 pounds of plastic. How much money was he paid for his recyclables? A) $90.25 B) $96.75 C) $100.25 D) $105.50

Answer 1

(1.48 × 50) + (1.55 × 15) + (0.30 × 10) = $100.25

Step-by-step explanation: i just did the test and its C

Answer 2

Option C) $100.25

Explanation:

we know that

The total amount of money that was paid to Jesse is equal to the amount of weight of each material multiplied by its unit price

so

`1.48(50)+1.55(15)+0.30(10)`

`74+23.25+3`

`\$100,25`