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In a book shop, a box of pencils costs thrice as much as a novel. Mrs Quek spent 18 of her money to buy 3 boxes of pencils. She then spent 79 of her remaining money to buy some novels and had $30.80 left. How much does each novel cost?
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In a book shop, a box of pencils costs thrice as much as a novel. Mrs Quek spent 18 of her money to buy 3 boxes of pencils. She then spent 79 of her remaining money to buy some novels and had $30.80 left. How much does each novel cost?