Measurement of Mass
The standard unit for the measurement of mass is kilogram (kg) and gram (g).
Mass of small object is measured in grams. 1 kilogram = 1000 grams. Therefore, one gram is thousandths part of one kilogram.
Addition of Measured Masses
Addition by Conversion
Following steps are used for the addition of two or more masses:
Step 1: Convert kilograms into grams by multiplying thousand.
Step 2: Add them by simple addition.
Step 3: Express resulting numbers in gram.
The weights of three boys are 25 kg 400 grams, 30 kg 500 grams and 20 kg 234 grams. Find the total weight of the boys?
(a) 76 kg 134 grams
(b) 78 kg 150 grams
(c)
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