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Why do most maximum occupancy signs say "'x' persons" instead of "'x' people?"?

Asked by dingus108 (233points) August 23rd, 2009 from iPhone

I’m at a Chinese restaurant, and the sign says, “maximum room capacity 60 persons.” Why is it persons instead of people?

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