Question

The weight of 16 books is 432 kg. Find the weight of 8 books.
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Answer 1

Answer:

16 = 2×8

weight of 8 books = 432/2 = 216 kg

Answer 2

Answer:

216 kg

Given:

Weight of 16 books = 432 kg.

To find:

Weight of 8 such books.

Solution:

Weight of 16 books = 432 kg.

So, weight of one book = 432÷16

= 27kg

Hence, the weight of a book = 27 kg

Therefore, weight of 8 such books = 27×8

= 216 kg

Hence, the weight of 8 such books is 216 kg.