Let x be the mass of each can in grams. Since Sue put 8 cans into the bowl, the total mass of the cans is 8x grams.
Given that the filled bowl has a mass of 7 kilograms, which is equivalent to 7000 grams, we can set up the equation:
600 grams (empty bowl) + 8x grams (mass of cans) = 7000 grams
600 + 8x = 7000
8x = 6400
x = 800
Therefore, the mass of each can is 800 grams.
Correct answer: 800 grams
An empty bowl has a mass of 600 grams. Sue puts 8 cans of equal mass into the bowl.
She weighs the filled bowl. It has a mass of 7 kilograms.
What is the mass of each can in grams?
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• 750 grams
• 800 grams
• 900 grams
• 950 grams
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