Question

If 4 books equal 9 lbs how many lbs would 14 books bee?
(Plz show work)

Answer 1

4 books = 9lbs
1 book = 9/4 lbs
14 books = 14*9/4
= 63/2
= 31.5lbs

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Answer 2

4 books = 9 lbs
14 books = ? lbs
by cross multiplication,
$\frac{14*9}{4}$
$\frac{126}{4}$

31.5lbs