There are 144/12 = <<144/12=12>>12 sets of 12 cans that the family collected.

So, the family would receive $0.50 x 12 = $<<0.50*12=6>>6 for the cans.

There are 20/5 = <<20/5=4>>4 sets of 5 kilograms of newspapers that the family collected.

So, the family would receive $1.50 x 4 = $<<1.50*4=6>>6 for the newspapers.

Therefore, the family would receive a total of $6 + $6 = $<<6+6=12>>12.

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For every 12 cans you recycle, you receive $0.50, and for every 5 kilograms of newspapers, you receive $1.50. If your family collected 144 cans and 20 kilograms of newspapers, how much money would you receive?
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For every 12 cans you recycle, you receive $0.50, and for every 5 kilograms of newspapers, you receive $1.50. If your family collected 144 cans and 20 kilograms of newspapers, how much money would you receive?
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