Crate A is 4 times as heavy as Crate B. Crate C is 6.01 kg heavier than Crate B. The total mass of Crate A and Crate B is 59 kg.
- What is the mass of Crate B?
- What is the mass of Crate C?
(a)
Mass of Crate B = 1 u
Mass of Crate A
= 4 x 1 u
= 4 u
Mass of Crate C = 1 u + 6.01
Total mass of Crate A and Crate B
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 59
1 u = 59 ÷ 5 = 11.8
Mass of Crate B
= 1 u
= 11.8 kg
(b)
Mass of Crate C
= 1 u + 6.01
= 11.8 + 6.01
= 17.81 kg
Answer(s): (a) 11.8 kg; (b) 17.81 kg