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A bridge has a sign that says “Maximum Weight 6 Tons.” If a truck weighs 13,000 pounds, is it too heavy to cross the bridge?
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A bridge has a sign that says “Maximum Weight 6 Tons.” If a truck weighs 13,000 pounds, is it too heavy to cross the bridge?

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Yes

Explanation:

1 ton = 2000 pounds

6 tons = 12000 pounds

13000>12000

The truck is 1000 pounds overweight so yes it is too heavy to cross the bridge.

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