document.write( "Question 179023: A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds. Bills truck can carry 7,000pounds. If he loads 150 bushels of apples, how many more pounds can the truck carry? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #133967 by Mathtut(3670)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1 bushel apples=42 pounds \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "150 bushels times 42 pounds per bushel \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "150(42)=6300 pounds loaded \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "if he can carry 7000 pounds, then we subtract what he has already loaded(6300) \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "from what he can carry(7000) \n" ); document.write( ":\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "7000-6300=700 pounds his truck can still carry \n" ); document.write( " |