Xandra bought some Chemistry books at $15 each. She also bought an equal number of Geography books at a different price. The average price of one Chemistry and one Geography book was $9. Xandra paid $108 more for the Chemistry books than the Geography books.
- What was the cost of one Geography book?
- How many Chemistry books did Xandra buy?
|
Chemistry |
Geography |
More |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$15 |
$3 |
|
Total value |
15 u |
3 u |
$108 |
(a)
Price of one Geography book
= 2 x 9 - 15
= 18 - 15
= $3
Amount that Xandra paid more for Chemistry books than Geography books
= 15 u - 3 u
= 12 u
12 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 12 = 9
Number of Chemistry books that Xandra bought
= 1 u
= 9
Answer(s): (a) $3; (b) 9