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?
Answer
0.6 kg
The correct answer is 0.6 kg — Each smaller basket weighs 0.6 kg.
Step-by-step solution
- Divide the total weight by number of baskets: .
- Check the calculation: , confirming the division.
- 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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