Answer: The total number of colored papers is 18.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: The ratio of coloured papers to wight papers is 3:8.
Let total number of colored papers = 3x
and total number of wight papers = 8x
Since, there are 48 wight papers , then
[tex]8x=48[/tex]
[tex]\Rightarrow\ x=6[/tex]
Now , number of colored papers = 3(6)=18
Hence, the total number of colored papers is 18.
