The total weight of solid waste generated in a town is 72,850 lbs/week, whose population is 3500 persons. The unit generation rate of solid waste (kg/capita/day) is:

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The total weight of solid waste generated in a town is 72,850 lbs/week, whose population is 3500 persons. The unit generation rate of solid waste (kg/capita/day) is: