step 1 convert pounds to ton 1 ton------> 2204.62 lb <span>each crate weighs 80 pounds so by proportion 1/2204.62=x/80 x=80/2204.62-----> x=0.036 ton each crate weighs 0.036 ton
step 2 divide 2 ton by 0.036 2/0.036=55.11 crate----------> 55 crate
the answer is </span>the greatest number of crates that can be loaded onto the elevator is <span>55
alalternative method </span>step 1 convert ton to pounds 1 ton------> 2204.62 lb a freight elevator has a weight limit of 2 ton 2 *2204.62 -----> 4409.24 lb
step 2 each crate weighs 80 pounds divide 4409.24 by 80 4409.24/80=55.11 crate----------> 55 crate <span>
