document.write( "Question 894133: The capacity of an elevator is either 18 children or 15 adults. If 12 children are currently in the elevator, how many adults can still get in?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #541780 by rothauserc(4718) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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First divide 18 by 15 to determined the equivalent number of children per 1 adult, 18/15 = 1.2
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