SOLUTION: the total weight of a packet is 1/2 kg more than 4/5 of its weight what is the total weight of the packet?

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Question 1124821: the total weight of a packet is 1/2 kg more than 4/5 of its weight what is the total weight of the packet?
Answer by ikleyn(52835) About Me  (Show Source):
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From the condition, you should see immediately that 1/5 of the total weight is exactly 1/2 kilograms.


Hence, the total weight is 2.5 kilograms.