The total mass of 6 packets of curry powder and 5 packets of sugar is 164 kg. Each packet of curry powder has a mass of 14 kg.
- What is the total mass of 6 packets of curry powder?
- What is the total mass of 5 packets of sugar?
- If each bag of sugar has the same mass, what is the mass of 1 packet of sugar?
(a)
Let the mass of 1 packet of curry powder and sugar be C and S respectively.
Let 1 packet of curry powder be 1 C.
Let 1 packet of sugar be 1 S.
6 C + 5 S = 164
1 C = 14
Mass of 6 packets of curry powder
= 6 x 14
= 84 kg
(b)
Mass of 5 packets of sugar
= 164 - 84
= 80 kg
(c)
Mass of 1 packet of sugar
= 80 ÷ 5
= 16 kg
Answer(s): (a) 84 kg; (b) 80 kg; (c) 16 kg