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The combined weight of the people in an elevator is 49% of the 3,025-pound capacity.Which would be the best way to estimate the combined weight in pounds of the people in the elevator?Find 40% of 3,000.Find 40% of 4,000.Find 50% of 3,000.Find 50% of 4,000.

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Answer:the correct answer is (c)-Find 50% of 3,000.

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Answer:

50% of 3000

Explanation:

49% is very close to 50% (half). 3,025 pounds is very close to 3,000 pounds.

Half of 3,000 pounds is 1,500 pounds.

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