The elevator in a building can hold a weight of up to 2,000 pounds. Suppose the average weight among building occupants is 160 pounds per person. At most, how many occupants can safely use the elevator at a time?(1 point)
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At most, 12 occupants can safely use the elevator at a time.
To calculate this, divide the weight limit of the elevator (2,000 pounds) by the average weight per person (160 pounds):
2,000 pounds / 160 pounds = 12.5 occupants
Since you cannot have a fraction of a person, the maximum number of occupants that can safely use the elevator at a time is 12.