Penny's canoe can carry 6 people, but if she wants to take her dog, she will only fit 2/3 of that number inside. If every person in a trip where Penny had her dog inside the canoe weighed 140 pounds, and the dog 1/4 as much weight, calculate the total weight the canoe was carrying?
How many people could fit inside the canoe? ** When Penny has her dog inside the canoe, only 2/3*6 = <<2/3*6=4>>4 people could fit inside the canoe.
How much did the people inside the canoe weigh? ** If every person in a trip where Penny had her dog inside the canoe weighed 140 pounds, the total weight of people inside the canoe was 140*4= <<140*4=560>>560 pounds.
How much does the dog weigh? ** The dog weighs 1/4*140 = <<140/4=35>>35 pounds
How much did the canoe carry? ** On the trip, the canoe was carrying 560+35 = <<560+35=595>>595 pounds
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