There are 40 mangosteens in a box. Each mangosteen weighs 300 grams. Find the total mass of the mangosteens, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 5 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of mangosteens in 1 box
= 40 x 300
= 12000 g
= 12 kg
(b)
Total mass of mangosteens in 5 boxes
= 5 x 12
= 60 kg
Answer(s): (a) 12 kg; (b) 60 kg