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14 August, 17:27

Watermelon A is 2 kg lighter than watermelon B and 5 times lighter than watermelon C. Watermelons A and C together are 3 times heavier than watermelon B. Find the weight of each watermelon.

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  1. 14 August, 21:08
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    Watermelon A weighs 2 kg, watermelon B weighs 4 kg and watermelon C weighs 10 kg.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Watermelon A is 2 kg lighter than watermelon B and 5 times lighter than watermelon C. This means that:

    A = B - 2

    and

    A = C / 5 = > C = 5A

    Watermelons A and C together are 3 times heavier than watermelon B. This means that:

    A + C = 3*B = 3B

    Put C = 5A:

    A + 5A = 3B

    6A = 3B

    => B = 6/3 A = 2A

    => A = 2A - 2

    => 2A - A = 2

    => A = 2 kg

    B = 2 * 2 = 4 kg

    C = 5 * 2 = 10 kg

    Therefore, watermelon A weighs 2 kg, watermelon B weighs 4 kg and watermelon C weighs 10 kg.
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