There are 28 pomegranates in a box. Each pomegranate weighs 250 grams. Find the total mass of the pomegranates, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 3 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of pomegranates in 1 box
= 28 x 250
= 7000 g
= 7 kg
(b)
Total mass of pomegranates in 3 boxes
= 3 x 7
= 21 kg
Answer(s): (a) 7 kg; (b) 21 kg