Question

A certain elevator has a maximum weight capacity of 1,000 kilograms. Ten people weighing a total of 7,000 hectograms get on the elevator. How much more weight can the elevator hold before it reaches its maximum capacity?

Answer 1

3,000 hectograms

Explanation:

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Answer 2

It'd be 300 kilograms left to fulfill the weight capacity of 1,000 kilograms. All you have to do is convert 7,000 hectograms into kilograms and see what's the remaining total towards 1,000. Then, you have your answer!