Lynn bought some Social Science books at $11 each. She also bought an equal number of Physics books at a different price. The average price of one Social Science and one Physics book was $8. Lynn paid $12 less for the Physics books than the Social Science books.
- What was the cost of one Physics book?
- How many Social Science books did Lynn buy?
|
Social Science |
Physics |
Less |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$11 |
$5 |
|
Total value |
11 u |
5 u |
$12 |
(a)
Price of one Physics book
= 2 x 8 - 11
= 16 - 11
= $5
Amount that Lynn paid less for Physics books than Social Science books
= 11 u - 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 6 = 2
Number of Social Science books that Lynn bought
= 1 u
= 2
Answer(s): (a) $5; (b) 2