A train consisting of 50 cars and one locomotive weighs a total of 4725 tons.?

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The locomotive weighs 125 tons. All of the cars have the same weight. Find the weight (in tons) of one car.

2007-10-30 15:25:11 · 3 answers · asked by Jenny 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

50c + l = 4725
l = 125
find c
substitute
50c + 125 = 4725
50c = 4600
one car = 92 tons

2007-10-30 15:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Subtract the weight of the locomotive (125 tons) from 4725 tons. Then divide the result (4600 tons) by 50. Then you will get the weight of each car.

2007-10-30 15:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by remowlms 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

If the locomotive weighs 125 tons that leaves you with 4600 tons divide 4600 . 50 cars = 92 tons per car

2007-10-30 15:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋