The maximum occupancy at New Yorks Metropolitan Museum is li

The maximum occupancy at New York\'s Metropolitan Museum is limited by 240 people. You can only drive and park on their property to visit the museum (assume they do not accept walk-ins and drop-offs.) Each visiting car has three passengers on the average and stays on the property for 2 hours. What is the maximum number of cars per hour they should accept in their parking?

Please show work when solving.

Solution

as given we have 240 seats for people

3 passenger in one car

each car stay for 2 hours

240/3 = 80

80 cars per hours should be accepted in the parking