Question

The combined weight of the people in the elevator is 49% of the 3,025 pound capacity. Which would be The best way to estimate the combined weight in pounds of the people in elevator?

Answer 1

Answer:

Around 1,500 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Because you said "estimate," I will be estimating this.

49% rounds up to 50%

3,025 rounds down to 3,000

50% of 3,000 is 1,500 pounds.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is c. Find 50% of 3,000.

Step-by-step explanation: