Question

The amount earned in dollars for recycling p pounds of copper is 2p. How much do you earn for recycling 28 pounds of copper

Answer 1

56 dollars are earned for recycling 28 pounds of copper.

Explanation:

Quantity of copper recycled =
`p` pounds

Amount earned in dollars for recycling
`p` pounds of copper =
`2p`

Also,

Quantity of copper recycled =
`28` pounds

Therefore,

Amount earned in dollars for recycling
`28` pounds of copper =
`2(28)=56` dollars

So,

56 dollars are earned for recycling 28 pounds of copper.