Question

A large truck must weigh less than 80,000 pounds to cross a bridge. It currently weighs 65,500 pounds. Determine the weigh that can be added to the truck. Then interpret the solution.

Answer 1

Answer: 14,500 pounds.

Explanation:

The maximum weight the truck can weigh to be able to cross the bridge is 80,000 pounds.

Currently it weighs, 65,500 pounds. The weight that can be added will be the one that takes the weight to 80,000.

= 80,000 - 65,500

= 14,500 pounds.