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  • 04-03-2020
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the weight of 72 books is 9kg . what will be the weight of 40 such books?​

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preciousamadasun35 preciousamadasun35
  • 04-03-2020

Answer: 5kg

Step-by-step explanation:

If 72 books weigh 9kg

Then, 1 book weighs 9/72 = 1/8 kg

Therefore, 40 books will weigh

40 times 1/8 = 5kg

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