Answer to Question #113281 in Algebra for Madeline

Question #113281

Caleb has a metal stand that holds 600 heavy boxes. He can put 60 boxes on each shelf. If 60% of the metal stand is empty, how many shelves are filled with boxes?

Expert's answer

Not empty: (100%-60%) * 600 = 0.4 * 600 = 240.

Number of shelves: 240/60= 4

Answer: 4

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