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the capacity of an elevator is either 20 children or 15 adults. if
12 children are currently in the elevator, how many adults can still
get in?

6 adults

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x -----> the number of children

y ----> the number of adults

we know that

The ratio

so

using proportion

Find the value of y for x=(20-12)=8

therefore

6 adults

1/3 + 1/3 ≠ 2/6 because 1/3 alone = 2/6  

step by step explanation:

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3       2/3=4/6

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