Question

A standard elevator in a midrise building can hold a maximum weight of about 3 3/4 tons. Assuming an average adult weight of 122 pounds, what is the maximum number of adults who can safely ride the elevator?

Answer 1

61 adults

Explanation:

maximum weight is 3 3/4 tons=7500 pounds

average adult weighs=122 pounds

maximum number of adults= 7500/122= 61.47

we can round up and the answer will be a maximum of 61 adults