Problema Solution

A duck and a turkey together weigh 18 kg. The weight of the duck is 1/3 of the weight of the turkey. How much does the turkey weigh?

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d + t = 18

d = 1/3t

1/3t + t = 18

4/3t = 18

t = 18*3/4

t = 54/4 =  13.5  kg

turkey weigh 13.5 kg