The table is one unit (= the chair) plus an extra 3 kg. Together they are 21 kg.

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• 2 units + 3 → 21 kg
• 2 units → 21 − 3 = 18 kg
• 1 unit (chair) → 18 ÷ 2 = 9 kg
• Table → 9 + 3 = 12 kg

The table is 12 kg.
Check: 12 + 9 = 21 kg, and 12 − 9 = 3 kg. ✓