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? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
When Penny has her dog inside the canoe, only 2 / 3 * 6 = 4 people could fit inside the canoe. 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 = 560 pounds. The dog weighs 1 / 4 * 140 = 35 pounds. On the trip, the canoe was carrying 560 + 35 = 595 pounds. So, the answer is 595.