There were some packets and bottles. A packet weighed 2 kg and a bottle weighed 3 kg more. The total weight of the packets was 16 kg heavier than the total weight of the bottles. The number of packets and bottles were in the ratio 7 : 2. What was the total weight of the packets and the bottles?
|
Packets |
Bottles |
Total |
Heavier |
Number |
7 u |
2 u |
|
|
Value |
2 |
5 |
|
|
Total value |
14 u |
10 u |
24 u |
4 u |
Weight of 1 bottle
= 2 + 3
= 5 kg
Total weight of the packets heavier than the total weight of the bottles
= 14 u - 10 u
= 4 u
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Total weight of the packets and bottles
= 14 u + 10 u
= 24 u
= 24 x 4
= 96 kg
Answer(s): 96 kg