Question

Waste collection is $694.55 for 5 tons of waste and $1098.86 for 8 tons of waste. The fixed cost is:

a. $250
b. $350
c. $450
d. $550

Answer 1

The fixed cost for waste collection is $250.

Step-by-step explanation:

The problem involves finding the fixed cost for waste collection based on the given data. To find the fixed cost, we can set up a systems of equations using the given information. Let's assign the weight of waste as x and the cost as y. We have two equations:

5x = 694.55

8x = 1098.86

Solving this system of equations, we find that x = 138.91 and y = 250. Therefore, the fixed cost for waste collection is $250, option a.