SOLUTION: A freight elevator can carry 2000 lb saftely. Shipping crates weight 70 lb each. At most , how many crates can be safely carried on the elevator.

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Question 922139: A freight elevator can carry 2000 lb saftely. Shipping crates weight 70 lb each. At most , how many crates can be safely carried on the elevator.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
= number of crates safely
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