Question

The total mass of 2 similar clay pots and 2 similar metal pots was 13.2 kg. The mass of 1 such clay pot was 3 times the mass of a metal pot. What was the mass of a clay pot?​

Answer 1

Answer:

mass of a clay pot = 4.95 kg

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the mass of a clay pot be x

Let the mass of a metal pot be y

Thus; 2x + 2y = 13.2

And ;

x = 3 times y

x = 3y

2x + 2y = 13.2

2(3y) + 2y = 13.2

6y + 2y = 13.2

8y = 13.2

y = 13.2/8 = 1.65

x = 3y = 3(1.65) = 4.95

mass of a clay pot = 4.95 kg