A construction elevator can carry at most 2,320 pounds. If the elevator operator weighs 195 pounds and each palette of roofing material weighs 425 pounds, what is the maximum number of palettes of roofing

Holdin asked Jun 10, 2022

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Holdin asked Jun 10, 2022

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Subtract the weight of the operator from the allowable weight, then divide by the weight of a palette.

2320 - 195 = 2125

2125 / 425 = 5

Answer: 5

Tavi answered Jun 15, 2022

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