There were some packets and bottles. A packet weighed 2 kg and a bottle weighed 4 kg more. The total weight of the packets was 8 kg heavier than the total weight of the bottles. The number of packets and bottles were in the ratio 10 : 3. What was the total weight of the packets and the bottles?
|
Packets |
Bottles |
Total |
Heavier |
Number |
10 u |
3 u |
|
|
Value |
2 |
6 |
|
|
Total value |
20 u |
18 u |
38 u |
2 u |
Weight of 1 bottle
= 2 + 4
= 6 kg
Total weight of the packets heavier than the total weight of the bottles
= 20 u - 18 u
= 2 u
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Total weight of the packets and bottles
= 20 u + 18 u
= 38 u
= 38 x 4
= 152 kg
Answer(s): 152 kg