There are 20 mangosteens in a box. Each mangosteen weighs 250 grams. Find the total mass of the mangosteens, in kilograms, in
- 1 box
- 8 such boxes
(a)
1 kg = 1000 g
Total mass of mangosteens in 1 box
= 20 x 250
= 5000 g
= 5 kg
(b)
Total mass of mangosteens in 8 boxes
= 8 x 5
= 40 kg
Answer(s): (a) 5 kg; (b) 40 kg