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13 July, 22:56

A crane cable can support a maximum load of 15,000 kg. if a bucket has a mass of 2,000 kg and gravel has a mass of 1,500 kg for every cubic meter, how many cubic meters of gravel (g) can be safely lifted by the crane?

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  1. 13 July, 23:22
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    2000 + 1500g ≤ 15000

    1500g ≤ 15000 - 2000

    1500g ≤ 13000

    g ≤ 13000/1500

    g ≤ 8 2/3

    Therefore, the crane can safely lift a maximum of 8 2/3 cubic meters of gravel.
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