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Laura has a set of 16 books. Each book in the set weighs the same. One book has a weight of 0.8 kilograms (kg). Laura wants to find the total weight, w, of the set of books. What is the equation and solution shows the total weight(w) of the set of books?

User Saurabh Raoot
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Answer:

12.8kg

Explanation:

1 book =0.8kg

16 books=16*0.8kg

which is equal to 12.8kg

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