SOLUTION: An elevator has an inspection certificate stating that the maximum weight the elevator
can carry is 2100 lb. Suppose each person who takes the elevator weighs 140 lb.
Find the gr
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Question 987782: An elevator has an inspection certificate stating that the maximum weight the elevator
can carry is 2100 lb. Suppose each person who takes the elevator weighs 140 lb.
Find the greatest number of persons the elevator can carry
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2100lbs/(140lbs/person)=15 people
ANSWER: The elevator can carry fifteen 140 pound people.
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