Question

Weights of three weighing stones are given below, Which of the following can be used to measure the weight of a 12 kg bag?

• A. 10 kg , 5 kg , 4 kg
• B. 10 kg , 5 kg , 3 kg
• C. 10 kg , 4 kg , 3 kg
• D. 5 kg , 6 kg , 2 kg

Answer 1

The correct option is B 10 kg , 5 kg , 3 kg

if we take 10 kg, 5 kg , 3 kg
we can place 10 kg and 5 kg in one pan of the weighing balance = 15 kg

so in other pan we can place the 12 kg bag and the 3 kg weighing stone = 15 kg
In this way we can measure the weight of 12 kg bag
Option B