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1 February, 14:32

an elevator at a construction site has a maximum capacity of 2500 pounds. if the elevator operator weights 160 pounds and each cement bag weighs 60 pounds, how many bags of cement can be safely lifted on the elevator in one trip?

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  1. 1 February, 14:40
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    39 bags (at max)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    160 + 60x"2500

    60x"2340

    x"39
  2. 1 February, 14:48
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    Answer: the answer would be 39 bags of cement

    Step-by-step explanation: 2500 - 160 = 2340

    2340/60 (each bag of cement) it equals 39
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