An elevator can safely carry "d" people. There are already 3/4 d people in the elevator when another 12 people are allowed to board it.The total number of people now on the elevator equals the number of people the elevator can safely carry. How many people can the elevator carry?

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An elevator can safely carry "d" people.  There are already 3/4 d​ people in the elevator when another 12 people are allowed to board it.The total number of people now on the elevator equals the number of people the elevator can safely carry.  How many people can the elevator carry?

oobleck · Answer

d = 3/4 d + 12 1/4 d = 12 d = 48 That's some huge elevator!

Hugh · Answer

Yeah lol! Thanks Mate!

An elevator can safely carry "d" people. There are already 3/4 d​ people in the elevator when another 12 people are allowed to board it.The total number of people now on the elevator equals the number of people the elevator can safely carry. How many people can the elevator carry?

An elevator can safely carry "d" people. There are already 3/4 d people in the elevator when another 12 people are allowed to board it.The total number of people now on the elevator equals the number of people the elevator can safely carry. How many people can the elevator carry?