A freight elevator can carry a maximum load of 1150 pounds.
A freight elevator can carry a maximum load of 1150 pounds. Sean, who weighs 200 pounds, is in the elevator with two packages weighing 150 pounds and 280 pounds. If he needs to fit three more packages in the elevator that weigh as much as possible without exceeding the elevator limit, what is the difference between their average and the average of the two packages already in the elevator?
Answer/Solution
42
Steps/Work
The average of existing 2 package is150 + 280/2 = 430/2 = 215
Remaining allowed weight = 1150 - 200 - 430 = 520.
allowed per package = 520 / 3 = 173
So difference in average of existing and allowable = 215 - 173 = 42
Hence A
Remaining allowed weight = 1150 - 200 - 430 = 520.
allowed per package = 520 / 3 = 173
So difference in average of existing and allowable = 215 - 173 = 42
Hence A