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In order for the barge operator to meet his expenses, he has to haul at least 120 tons of freight. How many railroad cars must the barge operator haul on each trip to at least break even?

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  1. Yesterday, 17:34
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    An average railroad car has a weight of about 33 tons.

    120 tons of freight is equivalent to 120/4 = 3.64 cars

    that means that, for the operator to be able to haul 120 tons of freight, he has to haul at least 3 cars to break even.
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