Container J is 3 times as heavy as Container K. Container L is 7.38 kg heavier than Container K. The total mass of Container J and Container K is 62 kg.
- What is the mass of Container K?
- What is the mass of Container L?
(a)
Mass of Container K = 1 u
Mass of Container J
= 3 x 1 u
= 3 u
Mass of Container L = 1 u + 7.38
Total mass of Container J and Container K
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 62
1 u = 62 ÷ 4 = 15.5
Mass of Container K
= 1 u
= 15.5 kg
(b)
Mass of Container L
= 1 u + 7.38
= 15.5 + 7.38
= 22.88 kg
Answer(s): (a) 15.5 kg; (b) 22.88 kg