We can start by finding the mass of the cans alone. We know that the filled bag (with the cans inside) has a mass of 4 kilograms or 4000 grams. We also know that the empty bag has a mass of 600 grams. Therefore, the mass of the cans alone is:
Mass of cans = Total mass - Empty bag mass
Mass of cans = 4000 g - 600 g
Mass of cans = 3400 g
Since we have 5 cans of equal mass, we can divide this total mass by 5 to find the mass of each can:
Mass of each can = Mass of cans / Number of cans
Mass of each can = 3400 g / 5
Mass of each can = 680 g
Therefore, the answer is (B) 680 grams.
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A canvas shopping bag has a mass of 600 grams.
When 5 cans of equal mass are put into the bag, the filled bag has a mass of 4 kilograms.
What is the mass of each can in grams?
A.
120 grams
B.
680 grams
C.
720 grams
D.
800 grams
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