Lucy bought some Biology books at $16 each. She also bought an equal number of Geography books at a different price. The average price of one Biology and one Geography book was $10. Lucy paid $144 more for the Biology books than the Geography books.
- What was the cost of one Geography book?
- How many Biology books did Lucy buy?
|
Biology |
Geography |
More |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$16 |
$4 |
|
Total value |
16 u |
4 u |
$144 |
(a)
Price of one Geography book
= 2 x 10 - 16
= 20 - 16
= $4
Amount that Lucy paid more for Biology books than Geography books
= 16 u - 4 u
= 12 u
12 u = 144
1 u = 144 ÷ 12 = 12
Number of Biology books that Lucy bought
= 1 u
= 12
Answer(s): (a) $4; (b) 12