Barbara bought some Social Science books at $7 each. She also bought an equal number of History books at a different price. The average price of one Social Science and one History book was $5. Barbara paid $48 more for the Social Science books than the History books.
- What was the cost of one History book?
- How many Social Science books did Barbara buy?
|
Social Science |
History |
More |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$7 |
$3 |
|
Total value |
7 u |
3 u |
$48 |
(a)
Price of one History book
= 2 x 5 - 7
= 10 - 7
= $3
Amount that Barbara paid more for Social Science books than History books
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Number of Social Science books that Barbara bought
= 1 u
= 12
Answer(s): (a) $3; (b) 12