Question

The maximum capacity of a garbage can is 5.05 kg. Which of the following garbage bags can be stored inside the can?

• A. Bag A
• B. Bag B
• C. Bag C
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is A Bag A

To fit in the garbage can, the bag has to weigh "less" than 5.05 kg.

So, we compare the weight of each garbage bag with 5.05 kg.

In case of garbage Bag B, we have:


In the tenths place, 1 > 0
So, 5.10 > 5.05

∴ Garbage bag B is heavier than the maximum capacity of the garbage can.

Now, compare garbage bag C having weight 5.50 kg with the maximum capacity of the garbage can.


At the tenths place, 5>0.
So, 5.50 > 5.05

∴ Garbage bag C is also heavier than the maximum capacity of the garbage can.

Finally, we compare garbage bag A having weight 5.01 kg with the maximum capacity of the garbage can.


In the hundredths place, we get 1 < 5.
So, 5.01 < 5.05

∴ Bag A is lighter than the garbage can.

Hence, the bag that can be stored in the garbage can is bag A.