A dump truck can hold 2 1/4 tons of gravel. The pay loader loading the truck puts 750 pounds of gravel in the truck at one time.

How many loads does the pay loader need to dump in the truck before it is full?

a. 6 loads
b. 5 1/2 loads
c. 5 loads
d. 4 3/4 loads
I need help

Question

A dump truck can hold 2 1/4 tons of gravel. The pay loader loading the truck puts 750 pounds of gravel in the truck at one time.

How many loads does the pay loader need to dump in the truck before it is full?

a. 6 loads
b. 5 1/2 loads
c. 5 loads
d. 4 3/4 loads
I need help

anonymous · Answer

2 1/4 tons is 2,250 pounds, so since its 1 load = 750 pounds, I tried to multiply 750 by 3 because 750 * 3 is 2250 but 3 is not in the choice. What do I do?