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Question
Weigh 1 kg of mud or sand. Divide it equally into 2 bags. Use the balance to check if both the bags have equal weight.
The balance to check if both the bags have equal weight.
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Solution
1 kg of mud and sand is equally divided into two bags. Both the bags weigh equal and the weight of each bag is half kg.
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