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?

Question

1 ton = 2000 pounds.
A.
325

B.
2,925

C.
650,000

D.
5,850,000

Answer 1

To find out how many pounds each superhero can lift, we first need to convert the total lifting capacity from tons to pounds.

1 ton = 2000 pounds, so:

975 tons × 2000 pounds/ton = 1,950,000 pounds

Next, since there are three superheroes, we divide the total pounds by 3:

1,950,000 pounds ÷ 3 = 650,000 pounds

Therefore, each hero can lift approximately 650,000 pounds.

The correct answer is C. 650,000.