The mass of a container which is 1/3 filled with flour is 690g. When the container is 2/3 filled with flour, its mass increases to 1050g. Find the mass of the container.
A
235
B
275
C
315
D
330
E
None of the above
Let's assume the mass of the container itself is C g.
When the container is 1/3 filled with flour, the mass of the flour is (1/3)(690g) = 230g.
So, the total mass of the container and the flour is C + 230g.
When the container is 2/3 filled with flour, the mass of the flour is (2/3)(1050g) = 700g.
So, the total mass of the container and the flour is C + 700g.
We can then set up the following equation based on the information given:
C + 230g = C + 700g
Simplifying the equation, we get:
230g = 700g
Which is not possible, as the mass of the flour cannot be greater than the total mass of the container and the flour.
Therefore, none of the given options are correct.