Question 1175736
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<U>Part (A)</U>



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The equilibrium equation is


    2 tons = 800 + 15x  kilograms    (x is the mass/(the weight) of each sandbag)


    2000 = 800 + 15x


    x = {{{(2000-800)/15}}} = 80 kg  is the mass of each sandbag.
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<U>Part B</U>


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The maximum possible number of passengers


    n = {{{(2000-800)/75}}} = 16.      <U>ANSWER</U>
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