Question

The weights of five cartons of books are in the
ratio 2 : 3:4:5: 6. If their total weight is
400 kg, find the weight of each carton.​

Answer 1

let the weight of each cartoon by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, respectively. Since the total weight is given as 400 kg, then,

2x+3x+4x+5x+6x=400

20x=400

x=20kg

Therefore,

Weight of the first carton is

2x20=40kg

Weight of the second carton is

3x20=60kg

Weight of the third carton is

4x20=80kg

Weight of the fourth carton is

5x20=100kg

Weight of the fifth carton is .

6x20=120kg

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