In a supermarket bin the number of packages of red to peppers to the number of packages of green peppers is in the ratio of 8 is to 13. The peppers are sold in 2 pound packages. What is the least possible weight of red peppers in the bin?

16 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of no. of packages of red pepper to no. of packages of green pepper is given 8 is to 13.

So, atleast 8 packages of red pepper are sold

Therefore, least possible weight of red peppers in the bin = 2*8 = 16 pounds.