The average cost of 7 books is $50.
After 3 books are removed,
the average cost of the remaining books is $20.
- What is the total cost of the 3 books that are removed?
- What is the average cost of the 3 books that are removed?
(a)
Total cost of 7 books
= 7 x 50
= $350
Number of remaining books
= 7 - 3
= 4
Total cost of the remaining books
= 4 x 20
= $80
Total cost of the 3 books that are removed
= 350 - 80
= $270
(b)
Average cost of the 3 books that are removed
= 270 ÷ 3
= $90
Answer(s): (a) $270; (b) $90