Question

A mango weighs 36 ounces. The total weight of 3 magoes and 1 apple is the same as the weight of 5 apples. How much does 1 apple weigh?Explain

Answer 1

Data:

M (mango)
A (apple)

We have:
1M = 36 ounces
3M + 1A = 5A

Replace and solving:

$3M + 1A = 5A$
$3.(36) + 1A = 5A$
$108 + 1A = 5A$
$108 = 5A - 1A$
$108 = 4A$
$4A = 108$
$A = \frac{108}{4}$
$\boxed{A = 27}$

Answer:
Aple weigh 27 ounces