To find: the number of bags of mulch T can safely take on each trip.
Answer to Problem 9CYU
The numbers of bags are 40.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
T is delivering bags of M. Each bag weighs 48 pounds, and the push cart weighs 65 pounds. If her flat bed truck is capable of hauling 2000 pounds.
Calculation:
Let,
As per given information, each bag weighs 48 pounds.
So, total bag weighs is
So, as per given information, the equation is
Now, solve the expression as shown,
So, she is carrying bags, it is not possible to have 0.31 bags.
So, final answer is 40.
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