Write and solve the inequality to find the maximum weight of per person.
Answer to Problem 1CYU
The average weight per person is at max 185 pounds
Explanation of Solution
Given:
If 15 people with 225 total pounds of luggage plan to ride an elevator with 3000- pound weight limit.
Concept Used:
Let x pounds be the average weight of per person.
The average weight of 15 persons is 15x pounds.
The elevator has 3000- pound weight limit.
Inequality equation:
Calculation:
Inequality equation:
Solve for x, the average weight per person.
So, the average weight per person is at max 185 pounds.
Thus, the average weight per person is at max 185 pounds.
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