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5 April, 06:20

A cargo truck weighs 8,750 pounds. The weight limit for a certain bridge is 5 tons. How many pounds of cargo can be added to the truck before it exceeds the weight limit for the bridge?

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  1. 5 April, 06:26
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    5 tons equals 10,000 pounds (2,000 pounds per ton). The truck weighs 8,750 pounds. So 10,000 - 8,750 equals 1,250 pounds of cargo can be added.
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