There are 20 persimmons in a box. Each persimmon weighs 300 grams. Find the total mass of the persimmons, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 9 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of persimmons in 1 box
= 20 x 300
= 6000 g
= 6 kg
(b)
Total mass of persimmons in 9 boxes
= 9 x 6
= 54 kg
Answer(s): (a) 6 kg; (b) 54 kg