Recycling Center A processes aluminum at a rate of 100 pounds per hour, while Recycling Center B processes aluminum at a rate of 2 tons per week. Assuming that both centers operate all day every day, which center processes aluminum faster, and why?
Answer
A
Recycling Center A processes aluminum faster; Recycling Center B’s rate is about 12 pounds per hour.
B
Recycling Center A processes aluminum faster; Recycling Center B’s rate is about 24 pounds per hour.
C
Recycling Center B processes aluminum faster; its rate is about 120 pounds per hour.
D
Recycling Center B processes aluminum faster; its rate is about 240 pounds per hour.