There are 36 pomegranates in a box. Each pomegranate weighs 250 grams. Find the total mass of the pomegranates, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 6 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of pomegranates in 1 box
= 36 x 250
= 9000 g
= 9 kg
(b)
Total mass of pomegranates in 6 boxes
= 6 x 9
= 54 kg
Answer(s): (a) 9 kg; (b) 54 kg