Question

If quarter of 48 oranges weighs 3 kg, how many oranges will balance the given bag when placed with 2 kg weight?

• A. 16
• B. 15
• C. 14
• D. 13

Answer 1

The correct option is A 16

Weight of the bag = 6 kg
In order to balance both the pans
Weight of the bag = 2 kg + Weight of oranges
Weight of oranges = 6 kg - 2kg = 4 kg

Quarter of 48 oranges = $\frac{1}{4}$ $\times$ 48
= 12 oranges

Number of oranges in 3 kg = 12

Number of oranges in 1 kg = 12 $÷$ 3 = 4

Number of oranges in 4 kg
= 4 $\times$ Number of oranges in 1 kg
= 4 $\times$ 4
= 16 oranges