cat weighs 12 times as much as a parakeet. The combined weight of both is 468 grams. How much does the cat weigh?

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Answer 1

Let x = the weight of the parakeet

Let 12x = the weight of the car

x + 12x = 468

13x = 468

x = 36 grams

12x = 432  grams