Question

Priya has 50 identical parcels. Each parcel has a mass of 17 kg, correct to the nearest kilogram. Find the upper bound for the total mass of the 50 parcels.​

Answer 1

The upper bound for the total mass of the 50 parcels is 850 kilograms.

Explanation:

From statement we infer that upper bound is represented by the 50 identical parcels completely full. Then, the upper bound is the product of number parcels and maximum capacity of each parcel:

`m_(UP) = (50\,parcel)\cdot \left(17\,(kg)/(parcel) \right)`

`m_(UP) = 850\,kg`

The upper bound for the total mass of the 50 parcels is 850 kilograms.