The tram at Valley View Ski Resort can transport 5000 people in 6 hours. Using the chairlift and tram, 5000 people can be brought to the top in 2 hours. If the tram breaks, how long will it take the chairlift to bring 5000 to the mountaintop? @Calculus1

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The tram at Valley View Ski Resort can transport 5000 people in 6 hours. Using the chairlift and tram, 5000 people can be brought to the top in 2 hours. If the tram breaks, how long will it take the chairlift to bring 5000 to the mountaintop?    @Calculus1

anonymous · Answer

What have you tried to solve this problem?

anonymous · Answer

well I'm not sure how to

anonymous · Answer

do you know how to solve this problem?

kainui · Answer

I know how, but I'll help you to think about how to solve it. Think of it as a rate problem. How many people does the tram get to the top per hour?

anonymous · Answer

5000