There are 20 persimmons in a box. Each persimmon weighs 250 grams. Find the total mass of the persimmons, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 3 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of persimmons in 1 box
= 20 x 250
= 5000 g
= 5 kg
(b)
Total mass of persimmons in 3 boxes
= 3 x 5
= 15 kg
Answer(s): (a) 5 kg; (b) 15 kg