Question 23 of 44beginner🔧 ApplyNumerical2 marks

A book shop has kept 9 books in each pile. There are 14 such piles. How many books does the shop have?

Correct Answer

Given: Books per pile = 9 Number of piles = 14

Formula: Total books = Books per pile × Number of piles

Calculation: Total books = 9×149 \times 14 Breaking it down: 10 piles × 9 = 90 books 4 piles × 9 = 36 books Total = 90 + 36 = 126 books

Answer: The shop has 126 books.

Exercise: Let Us Solve | Q: 3 | (Page Page 12)
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Explanation

The chapter applies multiplication to find total books. 14 piles with 9 books each: 14×914 \times 9 = 126 books. Using decomposition: 10×910 \times 9 = 90 and 4×94 \times 9 = 36. Total = 90 + 36 = 126 books.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Total books = 9 books × 14 piles

  2. Step 2: Break 14 into 10 + 4

  3. Step 3: 10×910 \times 9 = 90 books

  4. Step 4: 4×94 \times 9 = 36 books

  5. Step 5: Total = 90 + 36 = 126 books

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