document.write( "Question 168468: A high school class wants to raise money by recycling newspapers. The class decided to rent a truck at a cost of $150 for the week. The market price for recycled newspapers is $15 per ton. Write an equation representing the amount of money the class will make based on the number of tons of newspapers collected. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #124166 by 303795(602)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The amount of money they will make depends on how many tons of paper they collect at $15.00 per ton. The income will be $15 x tons of paper \n" ); document.write( "They have to pay the $150 for the truck so this is a cost. \n" ); document.write( "So the amount of money \n" ); document.write( "= Income - Costs \n" ); document.write( "= 15 x Tons of paper - $150 \n" ); document.write( " |