Question

Hank merrill takes scrap aluminum to the recycling center during summer vacation. the recycling center pays $0.14 per pound. how much does hank get for bringing in 27 pounds?

Answer 1

$3.78

because he is paid $0.14 per pound, if he brings 27 pounds it is

=0.14 x 27
=3.78

Answer 2

$ 3.78 .-

Explanation:

We know that the center pays 0,14$/pound and he's thinking about bringing 27 pounds.

So, we can desing a equation as follow

$(payment)= 0,14$/pound * 27 pounds = $3,78.