Question

A packet of cement that weighs 25 kg costs the same as five packets of cement, each weighing 5,000 g.


Which of the two is a better deal in terms of the quantity?

• A. Both offers the same deal
• B. 1 packet of cement that weighs 25 kg
• C. Cannot be determined
• D. 5 packets of cement, each weighing 5,000 g

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both offers the same deal

$\text{One 25 kg packet of cement costs}$ $\text{the same as five 5,000 g packets}$$\text{of cement.}$

$\text{First of all, we will have to convert}$ $\text{grams to kilograms.}$

$\text{We know that,}$
$\text{1 kilogram =}$ $\text{1,000 grams}$


$\text{Hence, we will divide 1,000 by 5,000.}$

$\text{So, 5,000 g}=\frac{5000}{1000}\text{kg}$

$=\text{5 kg}$

$\text{Now, let's calculate the weight of}$ $\text{5 packets.}$

$\text{5 kg}\times 5\text{= 25 kg}$

$\text{Since the weight of one 25 kg packet}$ $\text{is same as five 5 kg packets, thus,}$$\text{both offers the same deal.}$