Casey earns $150 a week and consumes only fish and shrimp.The price of fish is $3 a pound and the price of shrimp is $5 a pound.
If Casey's income rises to $210 Casey could buy a maximum of _____ pounds of fish or a maximum of _____ pounds of shrimp.
A)30,24
B)24,30
C)70,42
D)42,70

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With an income of $210, Casey can buy a maximum of 70 pounds of fish ($210/$3) or 42 pounds of shrimp ($210/$5).

Casey Earns $150 a Week and Consumes Only Fish and Shrimp.The