If Shalu buys 6 more apples, his carton will weigh 14.5 kilograms. If the weight of one apple is 250 grams. How many apples did he initially had in his carton ?
If Shalu buys 6 more apples, his carton will weigh 14.5 kilograms. If the weigh of one apple is 250 grams. How many apples did he initially had in his carton ?
A. 58
B. 56
C. 54
D. 52
Answer : D. 52
Explanation:
Weight of 1 apple = 250 g
Weight of 6 apples = 250 * 6 = 1.5 kg
Initial weight = 14.5 – 1.5 = 13 kg
Number of apples in his carton initially :
= 13000/250
= 52 apples