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A freight elevator has a weight limit of 2 tons. Each crate that is loaded weighs

80 pounds. What is the greatest number of crates that can be loaded onto the
elevator?
A. 250
B. 500
C. 50
D. 25

User Fabmilo
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Answer:

ITS 50 NOT 25

Explanation:

they said 2 tons not 1, and 2 tons equal 4000 pounds

soo
(4000)/(80) is 50 not 25, hoped this helped.

User Ojo
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Answer:

there are 2000 pounds in a ton so you just gotta divide 2000/80 and get 25.

this help?

Explanation:

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