document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=440556>Question 440556</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The capacity of an elevator is either 20 children or 15 adults. If 8 children are currently in the elevator, how many adults can still get on? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "c=15/20=3/4 adult<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "8 * 3/4 = 6 adult equivalents are on the elevator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "15-6=9 adults can still get on.<BR>\n" );
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