Wendy bought some Chemistry books at $15 each. She also bought an equal number of Biology books at a different price. The average price of one Chemistry and one Biology book was $11. Wendy paid $48 more for the Chemistry books than the Biology books.
- What was the cost of one Biology book?
- How many Chemistry books did Wendy buy?
|
Chemistry |
Biology |
More |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$15 |
$7 |
|
Total value |
15 u |
7 u |
$48 |
(a)
Price of one Biology book
= 2 x 11 - 15
= 22 - 15
= $7
Amount that Wendy paid more for Chemistry books than Biology books
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
8 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 8 = 6
Number of Chemistry books that Wendy bought
= 1 u
= 6
Answer(s): (a) $7; (b) 6