Question

A loading tempo can carry 482 boxes of biscuits weighing 15 kg each, whereas a van can carry 518 boxes each of the same weight. Find the total weight that can be carried by both the vehicles.

• A. 15000 kg
• B. 16000 kg
• C. 14000 kg
• D. 13000 kg

Answer 1

The correct option is A 15000 kg

No. of boxes in a tempo =482
Weight of each box =15 kg
$\therefore$ Weight of boxes in tempo =$482\times 15$
=7230 kg
No, of boxes in a van =518
Weight of each box =15 kg
Weight of boxes in the van =518 ×15
=7770 kg
$\therefore$ Total weight carried by both vehicles
=7230 kg +7770 kg =15000 kg