Question

A construction 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?

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Answer 1

2320 - 195 = 2125

2125 divided by 425 = 5

Your answer is B, 5

Answer 2

195 + 425p < = 2320
425p < = 2320 - 195
425p < = 2125
p < = 2125 / 425
p < = 5............the maximum number of palettes is 5