The average cost of some books is $44.
If 3 of the books are now each $12 more,
the average cost of the books becomes $46.
How many books are there altogether?
|
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
Value |
44 |
46 |
Total value |
44 u |
46 u |
Number of books at first = 1 u
Number of books in the end = 1 u
Total cost of the books at first
= 44 x 1 u
= 44 u
Total cost of books in the end
= 46 x 1 u
= 46 u
Increase in the cost when 3 books are now each $12 more
= 3 x 12
= $36
Total cost of books after 3 books are now each $12 more
= 44 u + 36
46 u = 44 u + 36
46 u - 44 u = 36
2 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 2 = 18
Number of books in the end
= 1 u
= 18
Answer(s): 18