Answer: 7 packages
Explanation:
From the question, we are told that a truck is to be filled with packages that weigh 5.8kg. The maximum capacity of the truck is 48000 grams(48kg) and there is a 5500 gram(5.5kg) package already in the truck.
First, we need to subtract 5.5kg from 48kg to know the amount of space left. This will be:
= 48kg - 5.5kg
= 42.5kg
To get the number of 5.8kg packages that can be loaded, we divide 42.5kg by 5.8kg. This will be:
= 42.5kg/5.8kg
= 7.3
= 7 approximately
Therefore, 7 packages will be loaded.
N.B: 1000 grams = 1 kilogram