SOLUTION: The table shows the profit y for recycling x pounds of aluminum. Find the profit for recycling 75 pounds of aluminum. Aluminum (lb)= x, Profit= y. (x)10 over (y

Question 1148405: The table shows the profit y for recycling x pounds of aluminum. Find the profit for recycling 75 pounds of aluminum.
Aluminum (lb)= x, Profit= y. (x)10 over (y)$4.50, (x)20 over (y)$9.00, (x)30 over (y)$13.50, and (x)40 over (y)$18.00
The profit is ???
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Answer by Alyssa Maserang(9) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
for every 1 pound of aluminum, there is $0.45 profit. so, $0.45 times 75 = $33.75
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