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The max weight an elevator can hold is 2000 pounds. A gym has this elevator in

the back so they can transfer equipment from the first floor to the second floor.
If the person transferring equipment between floors weights 200 pounds, how
many 45 pounds weights can be placed in the elevator with the employee? *

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Answer:

you can put 40 of the 45 pound weights in the elevator with someone who weights 200 pounds

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