Question

Jamel made $3.50 for taking 10 pounds of aluminum cans to a recycling plant. At that rate how much would Jamel make for 18 pounds of aluminum cans?

Answer 1

Jamel would make $6.30 for 18 pounds of aluminum cans.

Explanation:

Lets find the unit rate per pound:

3.50 ÷ 10 = 0.35

1 pound of aluminum cans = $0.35

To find how much it will cost to take 18 pounds of aluminum cans to a recycling plant, multiply the unit rate by 18 pounds:

0.35 x 18 = 6.3

Therefore, Jamal would make $6.30 for 18 pounds of aluminum cans.

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