There were some packets and bottles. A packet weighed 2 kg and a bottle weighed 1 kg more. The total weight of the packets was 88 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 |
3 |
|
|
Total value |
14 u |
6 u |
20 u |
8 u |
Weight of 1 bottle
= 2 + 1
= 3 kg
Total weight of the packets heavier than the total weight of the bottles
= 14 u - 6 u
= 8 u
8 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 8 = 11
Total weight of the packets and bottles
= 14 u + 6 u
= 20 u
= 20 x 11
= 220 kg
Answer(s): 220 kg