klogg weighs 170 lb. He is loading a freight elevator with identical 69-pound boxes. The elevator can carry no more then 2000lb. If klogg rides up with the boxes how many boxes can be loaded on the elevator?
2,000 - 170 = 1830
1830/69 = ?
I did what mrs sue posted and i got a desmo answer.. is that right?
You probably got this answer: 26.5217391
We assume he can't divide boxes, so we drop the numbers after the decimal point. He can carry 26 boxes.
To determine the number of boxes that can be loaded on the elevator, we need to find how many boxes Klogg can carry to remain within the weight limit. Here's how to calculate it step by step:
1. Start by subtracting Klogg's weight from the total weight capacity of the elevator: 2000 lb - 170 lb = 1830 lb.
This gives us the remaining weight that can be used to load the boxes.
2. Divide the remaining weight by the weight of each box: 1830 lb ÷ 69 lb = 26.52 (rounded to two decimal places).
Since we cannot have a fraction of a box, we need to round down to the nearest whole number. Therefore, Klogg can carry 26 boxes.
So, Klogg can load a maximum of 26 boxes on the elevator while staying within the weight limit.