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Question
Now, guess, for which of these you need a bigger bag.
- 1 kg popcorn or 1 kg sugar?
- 1 kg peas or 1 kg potatoes?
Go to the market and check if your guess is right.
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Solution
- For 1 kg popcorn, we need a bigger bag.
- For 1 kg peas, we need a bigger bag.
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