Question

Chapter 4 Exam: Dimensional Analysis

question 10 of 10
10.)
A recycling company makes $500 per ton of aluminum scrap collected. If the company collects 200 pounds of aluminum scrap per day, how
many days are needed to make $2500? (Tip: One ton equals 2000 pounds).

Answer 1

50 days are needed to make $2500.

Explanation:

Number of tons per day:

One ton equals 2000 pounds, as the problem states as a hint.

The company collects 200 pounds per day.

1 ton - 2000 pounds

x tons - 200 pounds

2000x = 200

x = 200/2000

x = 0.1

0.1 tons per day.

A recycling company makes $500 per ton of aluminum scrap collected.

0.1*500 = $50 per day.

How many days are needed to make $2500?

1 day - $50

x days - $2500

50x = 2500

x = 250/5

x = 50

50 days are needed to make $2500.