Box G is 4 times as heavy as Box H. Box J is 5.53 kg heavier than Box H. The total mass of Box G and Box H is 46 kg.
- What is the mass of Box H?
- What is the mass of Box J?
(a)
Mass of Box H = 1 u
Mass of Box G
= 4 x 1 u
= 4 u
Mass of Box J = 1 u + 5.53
Total mass of Box G and Box H
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 46
1 u = 46 ÷ 5 = 9.2
Mass of Box H
= 1 u
= 9.2 kg
(b)
Mass of Box J
= 1 u + 5.53
= 9.2 + 5.53
= 14.73 kg
Answer(s): (a) 9.2 kg; (b) 14.73 kg