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

300 kg

Explanation:

Thinking process:

You need to know the conversion:

1 hectogram = 0.1 kg

Therefore, 7000 hectograms gives:

`7000 (0.1) = 700 kg`

The elevator can take a maximum of 1 000kg.

The reminder is
`1000 - 700\\= 300 kg`

The elevator will take 300 kg more