Question

The class needs to collect 20.5 pounds of cans for recycling over the next 5 months. Students plan to collect 3.75 pounds each month. Help ASAP 20 POINTS

questions
How much will the student collect?
how many pounds more or less will they collect?

Answer 1

18.75 pounds

Explanation:

3.75 pounds = 1 month

20.5 pounds need to be collected

5 months

3.75 x 5 = 18.75

20.5 - 18.75 = 1.75

Answer 2

18.75 pounds, 1.75 pounds collected less

Explanation:

3.75 pounds = 1 month

20.5 pounds need to be collected

5 months

3.75 x 5 = 18.75

20.5 - 18.75 = 1.75