UNITS OF WEIGHT 1

Eight boxes have 0.14 tonne each. Find the total mass of the boxes in Kilograms.

Solution

Total mass = 0.14 x 8 = 1.12

1Tonne  = 1000Kg

1.12Tonnes = ?

After cross-multiplying;

= 1.12  x 1000

         1

=   1120

       1

= 1120 Kilograms

Hence total mass of boxes is 1120 kilograms

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