There were some packets and bottles. A packet weighed 4 kg and a bottle weighed 2 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 8 : 5. What was the total weight of the packets and the bottles?
|
Packets |
Bottles |
Total |
Heavier |
Number |
8 u |
5 u |
|
|
Value |
4 |
6 |
|
|
Total value |
32 u |
30 u |
62 u |
2 u |
Weight of 1 bottle
= 4 + 2
= 6 kg
Total weight of the packets heavier than the total weight of the bottles
= 32 u - 30 u
= 2 u
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Total weight of the packets and bottles
= 32 u + 30 u
= 62 u
= 62 x 8
= 496 kg
Answer(s): 496 kg