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 66 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 |
4 |
6 |
|
|
| Total value |
40 u |
18 u |
58 u |
22 u |
Weight of 1 bottle
= 4 + 2
= 6 kg
Total weight of the packets heavier than the total weight of the bottles
= 40 u - 18 u
= 22 u
22 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 22 = 3
Total weight of the packets and bottles
= 40 u + 18 u
= 58 u
= 58 x 3
= 174 kg
Answer(s): 174 kg
