Question

The amount of garbage produced in the United States varies directly with the number of people who produce it. It is estimated that on average 200 people produce 50 tons of garbage annually. Approximately how many tons of garbage are produced each year by 100,000 people?

A. 800 tons
C. 125,000 tons
B. 25,000 tons
D. 400,000 tons

Answer 1

B. 25,000 tons

Explanation:

The equation is x(tons of garbage) = 1/4y(people). In this question, the y is given (100,000). using the equation, 1/4 of 100,000 is 25,000.