A freight elevator has a weight limit of 2 tons. Each crate that is loaded weighs 80 pounds. What is the greatest number of crates that can be loaded onto the elevator?

Question

(1 ton = 2,000 pounds)

160
25
500
50

Answer 1

50 crates can be loaded onto the elevator.

First, convert the weight limit of 2 tons to pounds:
2 tons = 2 * 2000 pounds = 4000 pounds

Then, divide the weight limit by the weight of each crate:
4000 pounds / 80 pounds = 50 crates

Therefore, the greatest number of crates that can be loaded onto the elevator is 50.