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a cargo truck weighs 8,750 pounds. the weight limit for a certain bridge is 5 tons. how many pounds of cargo can be added to the truck before it exceeds the weight limit for the bridge
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a cargo truck weighs 8,750 pounds. the weight limit for a certain bridge is 5 tons. how many pounds of cargo can be added to the truck before it exceeds the weight limit for the bridge

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there are 2000 pounds in a ton so 2000 x 5 is 10000. 10000 - 8750 = 1250 so the answer is 1250
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