Level 3
Two identical pails C and D contained some water. Pail C was 14 filled and Pail D was 1/5 filled. The ratio of the total mass of Pail C and the water in it to the total mass of Pail D and the water in it was 8 : 7. The total mass of the two pails and the water they contained was 3150 g. What is the mass of an empty pail?
Level 3
Alex is preparing for a weightlifting competition. To qualify for the final, he needs to be able to lift at least 322 kg. Alex is able to lift 88 kg comfortably now. Each month, he is able to increase the mass he lifts by 6 kg. How long must Alex train to qualify for the final? Give your answer in years and months. (Eg 2 years 3 months)
Level 3
Four children made the following statements.
Winnie : The average of Yoko's mass and my mass is 39 kg.
Xtra : I am the heaviest.
Yoko : Zane is 2 kg lighter than Xtra.
Zane : Our masses are in consecutive order (In running sequence).
What is the total mass of Winnie, Xtra and Yoko ?
Level 3
Mrs Lao bought 20 kg of rice at $1.80 per kg. If each kg of rice cost 30 cents less, how much more rice could she buy with the same amount of money?
Level 3
Farmer Nick has 4 rabbits. The mass of Rabbit G is the same as the average mass of the 4 rabbits. Rabbit H weighs 5 kg less than the average mass of the 4 rabbits. The mass of Rabbit I is 7 kg more than the average mass of the 4 rabbits. The mass of Rabbit J is 34 kg. Find the total mass of the 4 rabbits.
