Aconstruction elevator can carry at most 2,320 pounds. if the elevator operator weighs 195 pounds and each palette of roofing material weighs 425 pounds,
what is the maximum number of palettes of roofing material that the elevator can carry in one trip?
a. 4.5
b. 5
c. 6
d. 9.7

The maximum number of palettes of roofing material that the elevator can carry in one trip is 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the no. of palette of roofing material

Weight of 1 palette = 425 pounds

Weight of 1x palette = 425x

Weight of operator= 195 pounds

So, total weight in lift = 195+425x

We are given that A construction elevator can carry at most 2,320 pounds.

So, Equation becomes :

So,  the maximum number of palettes of roofing material that the elevator can carry in one trip is 5

1/3

step-by-step explanation:

to find this, you can divide 12 by 4 which is 3 or you can multiply 4 until you reach 12 (4x3=12). both should give you 3, meaning theres three times less bananas than there are oranges.