Ivory bought some Chinese books at $18 each. She also bought an equal number of Biology books at a different price. The average price of one Chinese and one Biology book was $11. Ivory paid $154 less for the Biology books than the Chinese books.
- What was the cost of one Biology book?
- How many Chinese books did Ivory buy?
|
Chinese |
Biology |
Less |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$18 |
$4 |
|
Total value |
18 u |
4 u |
$154 |
(a)
Price of one Biology book
= 2 x 11 - 18
= 22 - 18
= $4
Amount that Ivory paid less for Biology books than Chinese books
= 18 u - 4 u
= 14 u
14 u = 154
1 u = 154 ÷ 14 = 11
Number of Chinese books that Ivory bought
= 1 u
= 11
Answer(s): (a) $4; (b) 11