document.write( "Question 97702: The capacity of an elevator is 20 children or 15 adults. If 12 children are in the elevator, how many adults can get in? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #73376 by edjones(8007)\"\" \"About 
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15/20=3/4 so a kid is comparable to 3/4 of an adult.
\n" ); document.write( "so having 12 kids in the elevator is comparible to having 12*3/4=9 adults.
\n" ); document.write( "so there is room for 6 adults.
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