Answer:  They received  $14.58
Step-by-step explanation:
Set up a proportional relationship
If  2 cents equal to 3 cans then we will represent how  2,187 will be worth by x.
[tex]\frac{0.02}{3} / \frac{x}{2187}[/tex] Â Â Â Cross multiply
  3x = 43.74   Divide both sides by 3
x = 14.58