on average, how much does okapi weigh, and how much does llama weigh?

Question

the combined average weight of an okapi and a llama is 450 kilograms. the average weight of 3 llamas 190 kilograms more than the average weight of one okapi.

Answer 1

To solve this, we'll need to set up a system of equations. Let's name our variables L for llama and O for okapi.

We know that the average weight of 1 llama and 1 okapi is 450 kg, so: (L + O)/2 = 450

We also know that the average of 3 llamas is 190kg more than the weight of 1 okapi, so: 3L = O + 190

Let's solve for O in the first equation:

(L+O)/2 = 450

L+O = 900

O = 900 - L

Now we can plug in that expression for O in the second equation:

3L = O + 190

3L = 900 - L + 190

4L = 1090

L = 272.5kg

Now we can plug in that value for L in the equation:

3L = O + 190

3 ( 272.5) = O + 190

817.5 = O + 190

627.5kg = O

Now we can plug both values back into the 1st equation to check our work:

(L+O)/2 = 450

(627.5 + 272.5)/2 = 450

So 1 llama is 272.5kg and 1 okapi is 627.5kg.

I hope this helps!