Problema Solution

A fruit company delivers its fruit in two types of boxes:large and small. A delivery of

5 large boxes and

6 small boxes has a total weight of

175 kilograms. A delivery of

3 large boxes and

2 small boxes has a total weight of

83 kilograms. How much does each type of box weigh?

Answer provided by our tutors

Let

x = the weight of large box

y = the weight of small box

5x + 6y = 175

3x + 2y = 83

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x = 18.5 kg

y = 13.75 kg

The weight of the large box is 18.5 kilograms.

The weight of the small box is 13.75 kilograms.