Question

There are 300 packets of 1 kg of sugar in a container. A) How many kg are 3 5 of the total amount? B) How much money will be raised from the sale of the 3 5 of the total amount, if the price of each package is 2'5 euros?

Answer 1

A) 180 packets

B) €450

Explanation:

A) There are 300 packets of 1 kg of sugar in a container.

3/5 of the total amount is:

3 / 5 * 300 = 180 packets

B) Each packet goes for €2.50.

3/5 of the total amount is 180 packets, therefore, 180 packets will go for:

2.5 * 180 = €450