Question 55 of 60intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical3 marks

Naina bought 5 kg of ice cream as a birthday treat for her 23 friends. 400 g ice cream was left after everyone had an equal share. How much ice cream did each of her friends eat?

Correct Answer

Given: Total ice cream = 5 kg Ice cream left = 400 g Number of friends = 23

Calculation: 5 kg = 5000 g Ice cream distributed = 5000 - 400 = 4600 g Ice cream per friend = 4600 ÷ 23 = 200 g

Answer: ∴ Each friend ate 200 g of ice cream.

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Explanation

First convert 5 kg to grams: 5 kg = 5000 g. Ice cream distributed = 5000 - 400 = 4600 g. Each friend ate = 4600 ÷ 23 = 200 g.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Total ice cream = 5 kg = 5000 g

  2. Step 2: Ice cream left = 400 g

  3. Step 3: Ice cream distributed = 5000 - 400 = 4600 g

  4. Step 4: Number of friends = 23

  5. Step 5: Ice cream per friend = 4600 ÷ 23 = 200 g

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