a recycling center was offering cash for different types of recyclables. for each pound of copper they paid…

a recycling center was offering cash for different types of recyclables. for each pound of copper they paid $1.48, for each pound of aluminum they paid $1.55, and for each pound of plastic they paid $0.30. jesse took in 50 pounds of copper, 15 pounds of aluminum and 10 pounds of plastic. how much money was he paid for his recyclables?\na $90.25\nb $96.75\nc $100.25\nd $105.50

a recycling center was offering cash for different types of recyclables. for each pound of copper they paid $1.48, for each pound of aluminum they paid $1.55, and for each pound of plastic they paid $0.30. jesse took in 50 pounds of copper, 15 pounds of aluminum and 10 pounds of plastic. how much money was he paid for his recyclables?\na $90.25\nb $96.75\nc $100.25\nd $105.50

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate copper payment

$1.48\times50 = 74$

Step2: Calculate aluminum payment

$1.55\times15=23.25$

Step3: Calculate plastic payment

$0.30\times10 = 3$

Step4: Calculate total payment

$74 + 23.25+3=100.25$

Answer:

C. $100.25$