Question

A team of three superheroes can collectively lift 975 tons. Assuming each hero lifts an equal amount, about how many pounds can each hero lift?

1 ton = 2000 pounds.
A.
325

B.
2,925

C.
650,000

D. A team of three superheroes can collectively lift 975 tons. Assuming each hero lifts an equal amount, about how many pounds can each hero lift?

1 ton = 2000 pounds.
A.
325

B.
2,925

C.
650,000

D.
5,850,000
5,850,000

Answer 1

975 tons × 2000 lb/ton = 1,950,000 lb total.
Divide by 3: 1,950,000 ÷ 3 = 650,000 lb per hero.

Answer: C (650,000).