Question

A hot air balloon can hold up to 300 pounds of weight. The balloon's pilot weighs 140 pounds. How many 20-pound bags of sand (b) can also be carried by the hot air balloon? Select three options.

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0
5
8
10

Answer 1

8 sand bags

Explanation:

300 - 140 = 160

160 ÷ 20 = 8

8 sand bags of 20-pounds each.