Crate F is 4 times as heavy as Crate G. Crate H is 7.23 kg heavier than Crate G. The total mass of Crate F and Crate G is 48 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
= 4 x 1 u
= 4 u
Mass of Crate H = 1 u + 7.23
Total mass of Crate F and Crate G
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 5 = 9.6
Mass of Crate G
= 1 u
= 9.6 kg
(b)
Mass of Crate H
= 1 u + 7.23
= 9.6 + 7.23
= 16.83 kg
Answer(s): (a) 9.6 kg; (b) 16.83 kg