Question

We would like to cut exactly 160 meters of wire. Instead of measuring the length, we measure the weight. It is known that 3 meters of wire weighs 75 grams.

If x meters of wire weighs y grams, express y in terms of x.

What is the weight of 160 meters of wire?

Answer 1

4000 grams, or 4 kg

Explanation:

well, 160/3- 53.3333333. 53.3333 multiplied by 75 is about 4000 grams