You are about to enter an elevator with a weight capacity of 600 pounds. There are four people

already in the elevator.

The weights of the passengers are 103 pounds, 149 pounds, 117 pounds, and 86 pounds. Assuming that you weigh 168 pounds, is it safe for you to enter the elevator?

A. Yes

B. No, the weight capacity would be exceeded by 30 pounds

C. No, the weight capacity would be exceeded by 23 pounds

D. No, the weight capacity would be exceeded by 13 pounds

Question

Rollie

Mathematics

15 May, 18:07

You are about to enter an elevator with a weight capacity of 600 pounds. There are four people

already in the elevator.

The weights of the passengers are 103 pounds, 149 pounds, 117 pounds, and 86 pounds. Assuming that you weigh 168 pounds, is it safe for you to enter the elevator?

A. Yes

B. No, the weight capacity would be exceeded by 30 pounds

C. No, the weight capacity would be exceeded by 23 pounds

D. No, the weight capacity would be exceeded by 13 pounds

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Answers (2)

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Dawson Buckley · Answer 1

C

Add the overall weight of the passengers (including yourself) and subtract that from the weight capacity of the elevator:

103+149+117+86+168=623

600-623 = - 23

Gerardo Heath · Answer 2

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation: 103+149+117+86+168=623

Exceeds over by 23 pounds