Chapter 6.1, Problem 1RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The method of filling the order for $\text{1200}$ matched sets of nuts and bolts in less than 2 minutes needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction: The method used to fulfil the required order in less than 2 minutes is counting of objects by weighing.

Explanation of Solution

The following steps are followed to fill the order for $\text{1200}$ matched sets of nuts and bolts in less than 2 minutes as:

For nuts:

• The weight of 1 nut is recorded, let the weighed amount be $\text{y g}$ .
• Multiplying the weighed amount by $\text{1200}$ so, that the total weight is $\text{1200y g}$ .
• The nuts are weighed and packed that matches the weight as $\text{1200y g}$ .

For bolts:

• The weight of 1 bolt is recorded, let the weighed amount be $\text{x g}$ .
• Multiplying the weighed amount by $\text{1200}$ so, that the total weight is $\text{1200x g}$ .
• The bolts are weighed and packed that matches the weight as $\text{1200x g}$ .