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 64 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 |
4 |
6 |
|
|
Total value |
20 u |
12 u |
32 u |
8 u |
Weight of 1 bottle
= 4 + 2
= 6 kg
Total weight of the packets heavier than the total weight of the bottles
= 20 u - 12 u
= 8 u
8 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 8 = 8
Total weight of the packets and bottles
= 20 u + 12 u
= 32 u
= 32 x 8
= 256 kg
Answer(s): 256 kg