The average cost of 7 books is $50.
After 2 new books are added,
the average cost of all the books is $40.
- What is the total cost of the 2 books that are added?
- What is the average cost of the 2 books that are added?
(a)
Total cost of 7 books
= 7 x 50
= $350
Number of books
= 7 + 2
= 9
Total cost of all the books
= 9 x 40
= $360
Total cost of the 2 books that are added
= 360 - 350
= $10
(b)
Average cost of the 2 books that are added
= 10 ÷ 2
= $5
Answer(s): (a) $10; (b) $5