Calculate the gravitational force acting on the person:
Weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity
Weight = 50 kg x 9.8 m/s^2
Weight = 490 N
2 Calculate the apparent weight of the person in the elevator:
Apparent weight = Weight + mass x acceleration of the elevator
Apparent weight = 490 N + 50 kg x 1 m/s^2
Apparent weight = 490 N + 50 N
Apparent weight = 540 N
