Respuesta :

Answer:

The half of books: 43,5

the suitcase: 3,5

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. 26 books is equivalent to 87
  2. half of the books: 26/2 =13
  3. Equation:  weigh=w  Yo need to know if 87 pounds is for 26 books, how much is for 13 books. You multiply the number of books for the 87 pounds and divide by the number of books.
  4. w=[tex]\frac{13*87}{26}[/tex]
  5. w= 43,5 pounds
  6. To know the suitcase value  you operate: 47-43,5= 3,5