Each of the 16 creates on a freight elevator weighs 150 pounds. The freight elevator has a weight limit 2 tons. How many more creates can be safely put on the elevator freight?

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Fuelusumar asked Sep 21, 2023

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Each of the 16 creates on a freight elevator weighs 150 pounds. The freight elevator has a weight limit 2 tons. How many more creates can be safely put on the elevator freight?

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Answer: 11 crates

Explanation:

150x+150*16<=2*1000(converting to pounds)

150x+240<=2000

150x<=1760

11.73(repeating)<=1760

11 crates

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