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The combined weight of the people in the 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 elevator?

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Answer:

The answer is c. Find 50% of 3,000.

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User Jacek Laskowski
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Answer:

Around 1,500 pounds

Explanation:

Because you said "estimate," I will be estimating this.

49% rounds up to 50%

3,025 rounds down to 3,000

50% of 3,000 is 1,500 pounds.

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