A basket of mangoes weighs 2.5 kg and another basket weighs 1.75 kg. The two baskets are mixed and then divided equally into 3 parts. What is the weight of each part in kilograms?
Answer
1.42 kg
The correct answer is 1.42 kg — Step 3: Round to two decimal places. 1.4167 kg ≈ 1.42 kg.
Step-by-step solution
- Step 1: Add the weights of the two baskets. 2.5 kg + 1.75 kg = 4.25 kg. (We add because the baskets are mixed together.)
- Step 2: Divide the total weight by the number of parts. 4.25 kg ÷ 3 = 1.4167 kg. We keep two decimal places as the answer is in kilograms.
- Step 3: Round to two decimal places. 1.4167 kg ≈ 1.42 kg.
Common mistake: Forgetting to add the two weights before dividing or using the wrong number of parts
Concept tested: Adding weights and equal division
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