Nicole bought some Chemistry books at $13 each. She also bought an equal number of Japanese books at a different price. The average price of one Chemistry and one Japanese book was $9. Nicole paid $80 less for the Japanese books than the Chemistry books.
- What was the cost of one Japanese book?
- How many Chemistry books did Nicole buy?
|
Chemistry |
Japanese |
Less |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$13 |
$5 |
|
Total value |
13 u |
5 u |
$80 |
(a)
Price of one Japanese book
= 2 x 9 - 13
= 18 - 13
= $5
Amount that Nicole paid less for Japanese books than Chemistry books
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
8 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 8 = 10
Number of Chemistry books that Nicole bought
= 1 u
= 10
Answer(s): (a) $5; (b) 10