Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
If 12 bags of oranges weigh 24 pounds, how much do 8 bags weigh?

### Response:
Each bag of oranges weighs 24 pounds / 12 = <<24/12=2>>2 pounds.
8 bags of oranges would weigh 2 pounds * 8 = <<2*8=16>>16 pounds.
#### 16