SOLUTION: Each box weighs 15 pounds. A pallet weighs 60 pounds. What is the total weight of the load if there 30 cases on a pallet?

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Question 948491: Each box weighs 15 pounds. A pallet weighs 60 pounds. What is the total weight of the load if there 30 cases on a pallet?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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N=Number of boxes; L=Total weight of load
L=60 pounds+(15 pounds*N) For a pallet with 30 boxes (N=20)
L=60lbs+(15lbs*30)
L=60lbs+450lbs
L=510lbs ANSWER: The weight of a pallet loaded with 30 boxes is 510 pounds.