Question

Ten books of the same series are placed standing side by side, from
left to right, on a shelf. Each book is 2 in thick. How far is the front
cover of the second book from the last cover of the ninth book?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

16m

Answer 2

It will be 16 inches distant.

Step-by-step explanation:

On a shelf, there are ten books of equal thickness of 2 inches are placed standing side by side, from left to right.

Now, from the start of the second book to the finish of the ninth book will be total (9 - 1) = 8 books distance.

Therefore, the front  cover of the second book from the last cover of the ninth book will be (8 × 2) = 16 inches distance. (Answer)