Question

If u weigh a ruler and 3 identical pencils and the weight together is 55 grams how much does the pencils weigh

Answer 1

18 g

Step-by-step explanation:

From the information in the question;

Weight of the three identical pencils = 55 grams

Number of identical pencils = 3

So;

If 3 pencils weigh 55 grams

1 pencil must weigh 55 * 1/3 = 18 g

Hence, each pencil weighs 18 g