A pickup truck that can hold up to 3000 pounds is carrying a big machine that is 300 pounds and a few smaller ones that each weigh 60 pounds.
At least how many small machines can fit so that is will not exceed the weight limit of the truck?
(1 point)
Responses
no more than 45
no more than 45
no less than 50
no less than 50
no more than 50
no more than 50
no less than 45
no less than 45
To find the maximum number of small machines that can fit without exceeding the weight limit, we can subtract the weight of the big machine from the weight limit of the truck, and then divide that by the weight of each small machine.
Weight limit - weight of big machine = 3000 lbs - 300 lbs = 2700 lbs
Maximum number of small machines = 2700 lbs / 60 lbs = 45
Therefore, the correct answer is no more than 45.