Question

1. desmond placed 16 weights on a scale during science class. if each weight weighed 0.9 grams, what did the scale read? _______ grams

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total weight

$\text{Total weight} = 16 \times 0.9$

Step2: Compute the product

$16 \times 0.9 = 14.4$

Answer:

14.4 grams