The mule can currently carry 4 bags x 30 lb/bag = 120 lb.
Therefore, the mule can carry an additional 200 lb - 120 lb = 80 lb in bags.
Since each bag weighs 30 lb, the mule can carry 80 lb / 30 lb/bag = 2.67 bags, which rounds down to 2 additional bags.
Therefore, the mule can carry 2 more bags in addition to the 4 bags already tied on.
A farmer ties 4 bags on his mule. If the
mule can carry up to 200 lb and each
bag weighs 30 lb, how many more bags
can the mule carry?
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