document.write( "Question 956197: an empty book crate weighs 30 lb. what is the greatest number of the book weighing 1.5 lb each that can be packed in the crate if the filled crate may weigh no more than 60 lb? \n" ); document.write( "

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Let $\"+n+\"$ = the most number of books
\n" ); document.write( "without exceeding 60 pounds
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"+30+%2B+1.5n+%3C=+60+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+1.5n+%3C=+30+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+n+%3C=+20+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "The most number of books
\n" ); document.write( "without exceeding 60 pounds
\n" ); document.write( "is 20 books
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