Crate F is 5 times as heavy as Crate G. Crate H is 7.06 kg heavier than Crate G. The total mass of Crate F and Crate G is 51 kg.
- What is the mass of Crate G?
- What is the mass of Crate H?
(a)
Mass of Crate G = 1 u
Mass of Crate F
= 5 x 1 u
= 5 u
Mass of Crate H = 1 u + 7.06
Total mass of Crate F and Crate G
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 51
1 u = 51 ÷ 6 = 8.5
Mass of Crate G
= 1 u
= 8.5 kg
(b)
Mass of Crate H
= 1 u + 7.06
= 8.5 + 7.06
= 15.56 kg
Answer(s): (a) 8.5 kg; (b) 15.56 kg