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17 December, 10:18

The weight limit on an elevator is 2500 pounds. Assume that the average weight of a man is 190 pounds and the average weight of a woman is 125 pounds. If there are 3 women on the elevator already, what is the maximum number of men that can get on?

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  1. 17 December, 10:27
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    Women's weight total = 125 x 3 = 375

    2500 - 375 = 2125 pounds left

    2125/190 = 11.18421

    Therefor 11 men can get in the elevator with three women
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