There were some packets and bottles. A packet weighed 3 kg and a bottle weighed 2 kg more. The total weight of the packets was 55 kg heavier than the total weight of the bottles. The number of packets and bottles were in the ratio 5 : 2. What was the total weight of the packets and the bottles?
|
Packets |
Bottles |
Total |
Heavier |
Number |
5 u |
2 u |
|
|
Value |
3 |
5 |
|
|
Total value |
15 u |
10 u |
25 u |
5 u |
Weight of 1 bottle
= 3 + 2
= 5 kg
Total weight of the packets heavier than the total weight of the bottles
= 15 u - 10 u
= 5 u
5 u = 55
1 u = 55 ÷ 5 = 11
Total weight of the packets and bottles
= 15 u + 10 u
= 25 u
= 25 x 11
= 275 kg
Answer(s): 275 kg