High School

Kay has three pieces of luggage to take on the trip. The total weight of the luggage is 52.5 kg. One piece weighs 37.9 kg. How much do each of the other pieces weigh if they are the exact same weight?

A) 14.6 kg
B) 7.3 kg
C) 21.9 kg
D) 39 kg

Answer :

The answer is option B) 7.3 kg.

Let's denote the weight of each of the other two pieces of luggage as x kilograms. Since all three pieces sum up to 52.5 kg, we can set up the equation:

37.9 kg + x + x = 52.5 kg

Combine like terms:

37.9 kg+2x=52.5 kg

Subtract 37.9 kg from both sides:

2x=52.5 kg−37.9 kg

2x=14.6 kg

Divide both sides by 2 to solve for x:

x = 14.6/2

x = 7.3 Kg

So each of the other two pieces weighs 7.3 kg.

Complete Question:

Kay has three pieces of luggage on to take on the trip. The total amount of luggage is 52.5 kg. One piece weighs 37. 9 kg. How much do each of the other pieces weigh if they are the exact same weight? (HINT: ITS NOT A)

A) 14.6 kg

B) 7.3 kg

C) 21.9 kg

D) 39 kg