The total mass of 4 bags of chicken powder and 6 bags of pepper is 214 kg. Each bag of chicken powder has a mass of 16 kg.
- What is the total mass of 4 bags of chicken powder?
- What is the total mass of 6 bags of pepper?
- If each bag of pepper has the same mass, what is the mass of 1 bag of pepper?
(a)
Let the mass of 1 bag of chicken powder and pepper be C and P respectively.
Let 1 bag of chicken powder be 1 C.
Let 1 bag of pepper be 1 P.
4 C + 6 P = 214
1 C = 16
Mass of 4 bags of chicken powder
= 4 x 16
= 64 kg
(b)
Mass of 6 bags of pepper
= 214 - 64
= 150 kg
(c)
Mass of 1 bag of pepper
= 150 ÷ 6
= 25 kg
Answer(s): (a) 64 kg; (b) 150 kg; (c) 25 kg