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Adult giraffes eat about 75 pounds of food in a day. On average, an area can provide 450 pounds of food per day for giraffes. Based on this information only, what is the carrying capacity for adult giraffes in this area?

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Answer:

A

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User Robert Metzger
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Answer:

6 giraffes

Step-by-step explanation:

If an area can provide 450 pounds of food for the giraffes and the giraffes eat 75 pounds of food per day, you can divide:

450 by 75= 6

6 giraffes is the capacity for that area

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