If Shalu buys 6 more apples, his carton will weigh 14.5 kilograms. If the…
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If Shalu buys 6 more apples, his carton will weigh 14.5 kilograms. If the weight of one apple is 250 grams. How many apples did he initially had in his carton?
Answer: B. 52 — Solution: Convert the weight of one apple to kilograms: 250 g = 0.25 kg. Let x be the initial number of apples. After buying 6 more, the number of apples is x…
- A.
15
- B.
52
- C.
114
- D.
115
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Correct answer: B
Solution:
Convert the weight of one apple to kilograms: 250 g = 0.25 kg.
Let x be the initial number of apples. After buying 6 more, the number of apples is x + 6, so the total weight is (x + 6) × 0.25 kg.
Set up the equation: (x + 6) × 0.25 = 14.5.
Solve: x + 6 = 14.5 ÷ 0.25 = 58, so x = 58 − 6 = 52.
Answer: He initially had 52 apples.
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