Question

The watermelon bought by Peter is 3 times as heavy as the papaya bought by Paul. If the watermelon bought by Peter has a mass of 4.2 kg, what is the mass of the papaya?​

Answer 1

1.4 kg

Explanation:

Given :

⇒ Watermelon (Peter) = 3 × Papaya (Paul)

⇒ Watermelon (Peter) = 4.2 kg

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Solving :

⇒ 4.2 = 3 × Papaya (Paul)

⇒ Papaya (Paul) = 1.4 kg

Therefore the mass of the papaya is 1.4 kg.

Answer 2

12.6

Explanation:

4.2×3=12.6

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