There are 40 grapefruits in a box. Each grapefruit weighs 200 grams. Find the total mass of the grapefruits, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 3 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of grapefruits in 1 box
= 40 x 200
= 8000 g
= 8 kg
(b)
Total mass of grapefruits in 3 boxes
= 3 x 8
= 24 kg
Answer(s): (a) 8 kg; (b) 24 kg