The total mass of 2 bags of chicken powder and 8 bags of pepper is 162 kg. Each bag of chicken powder has a mass of 13 kg.
- What is the total mass of 2 bags of chicken powder?
- What is the total mass of 8 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.
2 C + 8 P = 162
1 C = 13
Mass of 2 bags of chicken powder
= 2 x 13
= 26 kg
(b)
Mass of 8 bags of pepper
= 162 - 26
= 136 kg
(c)
Mass of 1 bag of pepper
= 136 ÷ 8
= 17 kg
Answer(s): (a) 26 kg; (b) 136 kg; (c) 17 kg