Question

I Need Help Quick!! A recycling machine crushes 175 pounds of cans in 5 minutes.

How many pounds of cans will the machine crush in 16 minutes?
A. 560 pounds
B. 955 pounds
C. 1,925 pounds
D. 2,805 pounds

Answer 1

560 pounds

Explanation:

175 pounds divided by 5 minutes.

= 35 pounds per minute

35 pounds per minute multiplied by 16 minutes

= 560 pounds