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?
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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.