The mass of a container with 6 flying saucers is 10.07 kg.
Each flying saucer weighs 1.56 kg.
- What is the mass of the empty container?
- What is the mass of 5 empty containers?
(a)
Mass of 6 flying saucers
= 6 x 1.56
= 9.36 kg
Mass of the empty container
= 10.07 - 9.36
= 0.71 kg
(b)
Mass of 5 empty containers
= 5 x 0.71
= 3.55 kg
Answer(s): (a) 0.71 kg; (b) 3.55 kg