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The mass of a can of orange juice is 0.16 kilogram heavier than the mass of a can of mango juice. The mass of 6 cans of orange juice is the same as 9 cans of mango juice. What is the mass of each can of mango juice?
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Let
x = the mass of one can of orange juice
y = the mass of one can of mango juice
The mass of a can of orange juice is 0.16 kilogram heavier than the mass of a can of mango juice means:
x = y + 0.16
The mass of 6 cans of orange juice is the same as 9 cans of mango juice means:
6x = 9y
We have the following system of equations:
6x = 9y
x = y + 0.16
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x = 0.48 kg
y = 0.32 kg
The mass of each can of mango juice is 0.32 kilograms.