Aptitude

Topic: Equations

A box of 150 packets consists of 1kg packets and 2kg packets. Total weight of box is 264kg. How many 2kg packets are there?(i)36(ii)114(iii)120(iv)50

Answer: 114Solution:x= 2 kg Packsy= 1 kg packsx + y = 150 .......... Eqn 12x + y = 264 .......... Eqn 2Solve the Simultaneous equation; x = 114so, y = 36ANS : Number of 2 kg Packs = 114.

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