Crate T is 3 times as heavy as Crate U. Crate V is 6.32 kg heavier than Crate U. The total mass of Crate T and Crate U is 70 kg.
- What is the mass of Crate U?
- What is the mass of Crate V?
(a)
Mass of Crate U = 1 u
Mass of Crate T
= 3 x 1 u
= 3 u
Mass of Crate V = 1 u + 6.32
Total mass of Crate T and Crate U
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 4 = 17.5
Mass of Crate U
= 1 u
= 17.5 kg
(b)
Mass of Crate V
= 1 u + 6.32
= 17.5 + 6.32
= 23.82 kg
Answer(s): (a) 17.5 kg; (b) 23.82 kg