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A sign at the entrance to a bridge reads: Maximum allowable weight 2.25 tons Jason truck weighs 2150 pounds how much additional weigh can he carry

A sign at the entrance to a bridge reads: Maximum allowable weight 2.25 tons Jason truck weighs 2150 pounds how much additional weigh can he carry
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A sign at the entrance to a bridge reads: Maximum allowable weight 2.25 tons Jason truck weighs 2150 pounds how much additional weigh can he carry

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Hi there!

First, we must know that 1 ton=2000 pounds

2.25×2000=4500 pounds (maximum allowable weight)
4500-2150=2350

Therefore Jason can carry 2350 pounds more weight if he wanted to.

Hope this helps!
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