Question

Mrs. Williams estimates that on average her family recycles 12.6 pounds of plastic each month. In a year's time, how much landfill space will Mrs. William's family save if 1 pound of plastic saves 7.4 yards of landfill space?
a.
932.40 yards
b.
93.24 yards
c.
1,118.88 yards
d.
7.77 yards

Answer 1

Annual pounds = 12.6 lb/month × 12 months = 151.2 lb.
Landfill saved = 151.2 lb × 7.4 yd/lb = 1,118.88 yards.

Answer: c. 1,118.88 yards