Question

The new merry go round can hold a total weight of 500 pounds. Susie weighs 45.67 pounds, Johnny weighs 76.9 pounds, Grace weighs 66.72 pounds, and Max weighs 89.3 pounds. Can the merry go round hold all of the children? Show and explain your answer.

Answer 1

Yes, it can

Explanation:

45.67+76.9+66.72+89.3= 278.59

278.59 is less than 500