Step 1:
Write the weight of both elephant
11028 pounds and 5.2 tons
Total weight of the platform = 22000 pounds
Step 2:
Convert tons to pounds
1 ton = 2000 pounds
5.2 tons = 5.2 x 2000 = 10400 pounds
Step 3:
Add the total weight of both elephants
= 11028 + 10400
= 21428 pounds
Step 4:
Final answer
The platform can hold both elephants because the weight of the platform is 572 pounds heavier than the combined weight of the two elephants.
