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Measurement Word Problem

by Layla
(Canada)

There are 12 students in the elevator. The elevator can Only carry 1ton. Should the students be worried? Explain

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Measurement Word Problem
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by Layla
(Canada)

There are 12 students in the elevator. The elevator can Only carry 1ton. Should the students be worried? Explain


Answer:

I assume that the 12 students are the only passengers in the elevator.

I also assume that weight is the only issue.

(There are no other potential problems: there is enough space and enough fresh air for all 12 students, none of the students have medical problems such as claustrophobia, students are not fighting, etc.)

1 ton = 2,000 pounds

2,000 ÷ 12 = 166.667 maximum average weight per student

Should the students be worried?

Probably not . . . if the passengers on the elevator are young students.

The average weight of each student includes everything the student brings with them such as a back pack, clothes, books, sports equipment, etc.

If this average weight is 166.667 pounds or less, the elevator is rated to carry the weight.

Since the elevator passengers are all students, the average weight per student will be highly dependent upon their age.

The average weight of primary school students (even with back packs and heavy winter clothes) will be much less than 166 pounds.

College students may weigh more than 166 pounds.

You can find the average weight of students by age on the following website:

http://www.halls.md/chart/height-weight.htm



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