Question

One shelf will hold 45 pounds of boxes. If you have to store 270 pounds of boxes, how many shelves will you need?

Answer 1

Hi!

We will solve this using ratios, like this:

1 shelf holds 45 pounds

x shelves hold 270 pounds

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x = (270*1)/45

x = 270/45

x = 6

6 shelves will be needed to hold 270 pounds of boxes.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

270/45= 6

Your answer would be Six .