A ferry can transport 100 tons of vehicles. Automobiles range in weight from 1,600 to 3,000 pounds. What is the greatest number of automobiles that can be loaded onto the ferry?
Choose the correct option.
A) 110	B) 128	C) 115	D) 130	E) 120
to get maximum vehicles we must take into consideration the minimum weight i.e 1600 pounds here   since , 1 ton = 2000 pounds   100 tons will be 200,000 pounds   from the answer choices:   let max number of vehicles be 120   total weight will be = 120*1600= 
<gadget id="calculator">120*1600</gadget>
<output>192_000</output>
192000 pounds , which is lesser than the maximum weight allowed .   Ans: 120
<result>E</result>
A ferry can transport 100 tons of vehicles. Automobiles range in weight from 1,600 to 3,000 pounds. What is the greatest number of automobiles that can be loaded onto the ferry?