The total mass of 6 bags of pepper and 6 bags of chicken powder is 252 kg. Each bag of pepper has a mass of 19 kg.
- What is the total mass of 6 bags of pepper?
- What is the total mass of 6 bags of chicken powder?
- If each bag of chicken powder has the same mass, what is the mass of 1 bag of chicken powder?
(a)
Let the mass of 1 bag of pepper and chicken powder be P and C respectively.
Let 1 bag of pepper be 1 P.
Let 1 bag of chicken powder be 1 C.
6 P + 6 C = 252
1 P = 19
Mass of 6 bags of pepper
= 6 x 19
= 114 kg
(b)
Mass of 6 bags of chicken powder
= 252 - 114
= 138 kg
(c)
Mass of 1 bag of chicken powder
= 138 ÷ 6
= 23 kg
Answer(s): (a) 114 kg; (b) 138 kg; (c) 23 kg