Question

The six cans on the balance scale below are of equal masses. If five of them are put in one pan of the balance scale and there is one can and one mass that weights 100 grams in the other pan, the pans balance each other. What is the mass of each can marked with an x?

a) 106 grams

b) 75 grams

c) 50 grams

d) 25 grams

Use the model to determine which of the following answer choices represent the weight of each square?
a) 10.9 oz 15 oz

b) 15 oz

c) 5.45 oz

d) 30 oz

Answer 1

1. D

2. C