Question

If 2/3 of the weight of a brick is 5/6 kg, then 3/5 of the weight of the brick will be:

• A. 3/4 kg
• B. 5/7 kg
• C. 5/6 kg
• D. 15/22 kg

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 3/4 kg

Let weight of the brick be x kg. According to the question, (2/3) × x = 5/6 ⇒ x = 5/6 × 3/2=5/4 So, Weight of 3/5 of the brick = 3/5 × 5/4 = 3/4 kg