A truck can carry a load of 5000 lb. Assuming that it could be cut to​ fit, how many feet of steel beam weighing 32.6 ​lb/ft (pounds per​ foot) can the truck​ carry?


To find how many feet of a steel beam the truck can carry, we can divide the truck's weight capacity by the weight per foot of the steel beam.

Here are the steps:

1. The truck can carry a total load of 5000 pounds.
2. The steel beam weighs 32.6 pounds per foot.

Now, divide the truck's weight capacity by the weight of one foot of steel beam:

\[
\text{Number of feet} = \frac{\text{Total load capacity}}{\text{Weight per foot}} = \frac{5000 \, \text{lb}}{32.6 \, \text{lb/ft}}
\]

Let me calculate this for you.

\[
\text{Number of feet} = \frac{5000}{32.6} \approx 153.37 \, \text{ft}
\]

Therefore, the truck can carry approximately **153.37 feet** of steel beam.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. What if the steel beam weighed 40 lb/ft instead of 32.6 lb/ft?
2. How many feet could the truck carry if the load capacity was reduced to 4000 lb?
3. What is the total weight of 100 feet of this steel beam?
4. How many trucks would be needed to carry 1000 feet of steel beam?
5. How would the answer change if the beam's weight distribution was uneven?

**Tip**: Always check if the unit conversions are consistent before solving any real-world problem.

A truck can carry a load of 5000 lb. Assuming that it could be cut to​ fit, how many feet of steel beam weighing 32.6 ​lb/ft can the truck​ carry?

Learn how to calculate the length of steel beam a truck can carry with a total load capacity of 5000 lb and a beam weight of 32.6 lb/ft. This example uses division to determine the total number of feet the truck can transport, ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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