16 books
Step-by-step explanation:
Given data:
Thickness of book = [tex]\frac{3}{8}[/tex] inches
Height of stack = 6 inches
Now, we have to find the number of books that is to make a stack of 6 inches tall.
[tex]\text { Number of books }=\frac{\text {Thickness of a book}}{\text {Height of a stack}}[/tex]
Number of books = [tex]\frac{6}{\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)}[/tex]
[tex]= \frac{6 \times 8}{3}[/tex]
= 2 × 8
= 16
Hence, 16 books can make a stack that is 6 inches tall.
Based on the length of the books and the height of the stack to be made, the number of books is 16 books.
First convert the length of the books to decimal for easier calculation:
= 3 ÷ 8
= 0.375 inches
The number of books to make the stack is:
= Height of stack / length of books
= 6 / 0.375
= 16 books
In conclusion, 16 books can make a stack that is 6 inches tall.
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