There are 50 mangoes in a box. Each mango weighs 160 grams. Find the total mass of the mangoes, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 5 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of mangoes in 1 box
= 50 x 160
= 8000 g
= 8 kg
(b)
Total mass of mangoes in 5 boxes
= 5 x 8
= 40 kg
Answer(s): (a) 8 kg; (b) 40 kg