Question

An elevator can safely hold 1800 pounds if the elevator is currently at 26% capacity. How many more pounds can it safely hold?

Answer 1

The elevator, at 26% capacity, is currently holding 468 pounds. It can safely hold an additional 1332 pounds before reaching its full capacity of 1800 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the mathematical problem completely, we first need to understand how much weight is currently in the elevator when it is at 26% capacity.

To find this, we use the total capacity of the elevator (1800 pounds) and calculate 26% of it:

1. Calculate the current load: 0.26 × 1800 pounds = 468 pounds.
2. Subtract the current load from the total capacity to find how much more weight can be added: 1800 pounds - 468 pounds = 1332 pounds.

Therefore, the elevator can safely hold an additional 1332 pounds before reaching its full capacity.