To find the mass of 1 tennis ball, we divide the total mass of the 3 balls by 3:
6 3/10 grams ÷ 3 = 20/10 grams ÷ 3 = (20 ÷ 10) ÷ 3 = 2 grams
Therefore, the mass of 1 tennis ball is 2 grams.
The correct answer is B) 2 3/10 grams.
Three tennis balls have the same mass. If the total mass of the 3 balls is 6 3/10 grams, what is the of 1 ball?
A 18 9/10 grams
B 2 3/10 grams
C 2 1/10 grams
D 10/189 grams
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