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A basket of oranges weighs 3.6 kg. It is divided equally into 6 smaller baskets. What is the weight of each basket in kilograms?

medium 2 marks Class 4 · Mathematics · How Heavy How Light
Answer
0.6 kg

The correct answer is 0.6 kg — Each smaller basket weighs 0.6 kg.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Divide the total weight by number of baskets: .
  2. Check the calculation: , confirming the division.
  3. Each smaller basket weighs 0.6 kg.
Common mistake: Not converting decimal properly or mis‑multiplying

Concept tested: Divide weight into equal parts

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