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)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 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. \n" ); document.write( "Ed \n" ); document.write( " |