An elevator has a maximum capacity of 720 kg. Among the passengers, the heaviest individual weighs 95 kg while the lightest weighs 50 kg. What is the greatest number of individuals that can be accommodated in the elevator?

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The weight left after excluding the heaviest and lightest individuals is calculated as follows: 720 - 95 - 50 = 575 kg. To maximize the number of passengers, we will consider weights just above the lightest person's weight. If we…

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