Question

Estimate the total weight of two million pounds worth of two pence coins in kilograms. A two pence coin weighs 7.1g.

Answer 1

Answer: 710,000 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 100 pence in one pound.

The number of two pence coins in 1 pound is therefore:

= 100 / 2

= 50 coins

In 2 million pounds therefore, there will be:

= 50 * 2,000,000

= 100,000,000 two pence coins

If one coin weighs 7.1g, weight is:

= 100,000,000 * 7.1

= 710,000,000 g

A kg is 1,000 grams so the weight in kg is:

= 710,000,000/1,000

= 710,000 kg