Question

A dump truck can hold 2 1/4 tons of gravel. The pay loader loading the truck puts 750 pounds of gravel in the truck at one time.

How many loads does the pay loader need to dump in the truck before it is full?

Answer 1

2 1/4 tons = 2.25 × 2000 lb = 4500 lb.
4500 ÷ 750 = 6.

The pay loader needs 6 loads.