Question

how much mass does the balance show?
give numerical answers only. no units.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify top mass

The top slider is at 40 g.

Step2: Identify middle mass

The middle slider is at 500 g.

Step3: Identify bottom mass

The bottom slider is at 2.4 g (since each small division is 0.1 g, 24 divisions from 0 is 2.4 g).

Step4: Sum the masses

Add the three masses: \( 40 + 500 + 2.4 = 542.4 \)

Answer:

542.4