Olivia bought some Biology books at $12 each. She also bought an equal number of English books at a different price. The average price of one Biology and one English book was $10. Olivia paid $20 more for the Biology books than the English books.
- What was the cost of one English book?
- How many Biology books did Olivia buy?
|
Biology |
English |
More |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$12 |
$8 |
|
Total value |
12 u |
8 u |
$20 |
(a)
Price of one English book
= 2 x 10 - 12
= 20 - 12
= $8
Amount that Olivia paid more for Biology books than English books
= 12 u - 8 u
= 4 u
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Number of Biology books that Olivia bought
= 1 u
= 5
Answer(s): (a) $8; (b) 5