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This rectangular frame is made from 5 straight pieces of metal.

6m
8m
The weight of the metal is 1.5 kg per metre.
Work out the total weight of the metal in the frame.

User Reddy
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Answer: Total weight of the metal = 324 kg

Explanation:

The rectangular frame is made of 5 pieces 1 base and 4 sides pieces

The sides of the base is 6m and 8m

2 side piece have the same length as the base, that is 6m and 8m.

The other to sides have length of 6m and 6m

The area of the base = 8×6

= 48m²

weight of metal per meter = 1.5kg

weight of 48m = 48×1.5

=72kg

Similarly for the side with length 8m and 6m

Area = 48m²

weight of each side =72 kg

For side with length 6m and 6m

Area = 6×6

=36m²

Weight of each side =36×1.5

= 54kg

∴ Total weight = 72 + 72 + 72 + 54 + 54

=324kg

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