There are 50 persimmons in a box. Each persimmon weighs 200 grams. Find the total mass of the persimmons, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 5 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of persimmons in 1 box
= 50 x 200
= 10000 g
= 10 kg
(b)
Total mass of persimmons in 5 boxes
= 5 x 10
= 50 kg
Answer(s): (a) 10 kg; (b) 50 kg