A vessel, full of water, weighs 24 kg. When the vessel is 1/4 full, it weighs 9

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A vessel, full of water, weighs 24 kg. When the vessel is 1/4 full, it weighs 9 kg. Find the weight of empty vessel.

Options:

A . 5 kg

B . 4 kg

C . 8 kg

D . 3 kg

Answer: Option B

Let the weight of vessel be xWeight of water = 24 ? x? (24 ? x)/4 + x = 9? 24 ? x + 4x = 36? 3x = 12? x = 4 kg

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