Container L is 3 times as heavy as Container M. Container N is 7.54 kg heavier than Container M. The total mass of Container L and Container M is 74 kg.
- What is the mass of Container M?
- What is the mass of Container N?
(a)
Mass of Container M = 1 u
Mass of Container L
= 3 x 1 u
= 3 u
Mass of Container N = 1 u + 7.54
Total mass of Container L and Container M
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 74
1 u = 74 ÷ 4 = 18.5
Mass of Container M
= 1 u
= 18.5 kg
(b)
Mass of Container N
= 1 u + 7.54
= 18.5 + 7.54
= 26.04 kg
Answer(s): (a) 18.5 kg; (b) 26.04 kg