Question

A polar bear weighs 3 times more than a baby elephant. Both of them together weigh 700 kilograms. How much does the polar bear weigh?

Answer 1

The polar bear weighs 525kg

Explanation:

C = Polar Bear

D = Baby Elephant

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(1) C + D = 700 kg

(2) C = 3D

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C = 700 - D

700 - D = 3D

700 = 4D

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525 + 175 = 700

Then we get our answer, the polar bear weighs 525kg, and the baby elephant weighs 175kg.

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