Sam is loading a freight elevator with boxes that are 55 pounds each. If the freight elevator can safely hold up to 3000 lbs, how many boxes can Sam put on the elevator?

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Sam is loading a freight elevator with boxes that are 55 pounds each. If the freight elevator can safely hold up to 3000 lbs, how many boxes can Sam put on the elevator?

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Answer:

Explanation:

$(3000)/(55) \\ = 54.5454...$

Therefore, Sam can put 54 boxes.

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