UNITS OF WEIGHT 1

Eight boxes have 0.24 tonne each. Find the total mass of the boxes in Kilograms.

Solution

Total mass = 0.24 x 8 = 1.92

1Tonne  = 1000Kg

1.92Tonnes = ?

After cross-multiplying;

= 1.92  x 1000

         1

=   1920

       1

= 1920 Kilograms

Hence total mass of boxes is 1920 kilograms

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