Joelle bought some Chinese books at $11 each. She also bought an equal number of Geography books at a different price. The average price of one Chinese and one Geography book was $9. Joelle paid $20 more for the Chinese books than the Geography books.
- What was the cost of one Geography book?
- How many Chinese books did Joelle buy?
|
Chinese |
Geography |
More |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$11 |
$7 |
|
Total value |
11 u |
7 u |
$20 |
(a)
Price of one Geography book
= 2 x 9 - 11
= 18 - 11
= $7
Amount that Joelle paid more for Chinese books than Geography books
= 11 u - 7 u
= 4 u
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Number of Chinese books that Joelle bought
= 1 u
= 5
Answer(s): (a) $7; (b) 5