The combined weight of the people in an elevator is 49% of the 3,025-pound capacity. Which would be the best way to estimate the combined weight in pounds of the people in the elevator?

49% is very close to 50%, and 3,025 is close to 3,000. So the best estimate is to find 50% of 3,000, which is 1,500 pounds. The other choices use a percentage or capacity that is farther from the given numbers.

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