Mr Chiam had 313 kg of chilli powder. He sold 22 kg of it and packed the remaining chilli powder into boxes of 2 kg each.
- How many of such boxes did he get?
- How much chilli powder was left over?
(a)
Remaining amount of chilli powder left after selling
= 313 - 22
= 291 kg
Number of boxes that Mr Chiam got
= 291 ÷ 2
= 145 r 1
(b)
Amount of chilli powder that was left
= 1 kg
Answer(s): (a) 145; (b)1 kg