A merchant from the city of Taxila travelled to the Greek kingdom of Bactria and brought back 150 amphorae of olive oil. If each amphora weighs 85 kg and the merchant also carried 30 kilograms of spices, what is the total weight of goods transported?
Answer
12,780 kg
The correct answer is 12,780 kg — State the final total weight.
Step-by-step solution
- Compute weight of olive oil: 150 amphorae × 85 kg/amphora = 12,750 kg.
- Add weight of spices: 12,750 kg + 30 kg = 12,780 kg.
- State the final total weight.
Common mistake: Forgetting to add spices or wrong multiplication
Concept tested: Weight calculation
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