Nora bought some Japanese books at $9 each. She also bought an equal number of Chemistry books at a different price. The average price of one Japanese and one Chemistry book was $7. Nora paid $28 more for the Japanese books than the Chemistry books.
- What was the cost of one Chemistry book?
- How many Japanese books did Nora buy?
|
Japanese |
Chemistry |
More |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$9 |
$5 |
|
Total value |
9 u |
5 u |
$28 |
(a)
Price of one Chemistry book
= 2 x 7 - 9
= 14 - 9
= $5
Amount that Nora paid more for Japanese books than Chemistry books
= 9 u - 5 u
= 4 u
4 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 4 = 7
Number of Japanese books that Nora bought
= 1 u
= 7
Answer(s): (a) $5; (b) 7