There are 40 lemons in a box. Each lemon weighs 150 grams. Find the total mass of the lemons, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 3 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of lemons in 1 box
= 40 x 150
= 6000 g
= 6 kg
(b)
Total mass of lemons in 3 boxes
= 3 x 6
= 18 kg
Answer(s): (a) 6 kg; (b) 18 kg