Question

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A crate holds a total of 180 pounds. There are 6 10 lb. sand bags in the crate and an unknown
number of 5 lb. sand bags. If the crate if completely filled to its max capacity, how many total sand
bags are in the crate?

Answer 1

30 bags

Explanation:

The weight of the 10-lb bags in the crate is ...

6 · 10 lb = 60 lb

The remaining capacity is 180 lb -60 lb = 120 lb. If that capacity is filled using 5-lb sand bags, the number of them will be ...

(120 lb)/(5 lb/bag) = 24 bags

The total number of bags in the crate is 6 +24 = 30 bags when filled to capacity.