01-12-2019
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A school receives a shipment of books. There are 60 cartons, and each carton weighs 42 pounds. The school’s elevator can hold 2200 pounds. What is the greatest number of cartons that can be carried on the elevator at one time if no people ride with them? Show all of your work. Then, explain your solution.

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Answer:

52

Step-by-step explanation:

2200 / 42 = 52.381

You cannot bring a section of a carton, and 53 cartons is too much

53 * 42 = 2226. This goes over the weight limit.

52 * 42 = 2184. 2184 is less than 2200, so 52 is the greatest number you can bring

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