Xandra bought some Malay books at $12 each. She also bought an equal number of Biology books at a different price. The average price of one Malay and one Biology book was $9. Xandra paid $54 less for the Biology books than the Malay books.
- What was the cost of one Biology book?
- How many Malay books did Xandra buy?
|
Malay |
Biology |
Less |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$12 |
$6 |
|
Total value |
12 u |
6 u |
$54 |
(a)
Price of one Biology book
= 2 x 9 - 12
= 18 - 12
= $6
Amount that Xandra paid less for Biology books than Malay books
= 12 u - 6 u
= 6 u
6 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 6 = 9
Number of Malay books that Xandra bought
= 1 u
= 9
Answer(s): (a) $6; (b) 9