Betty bought some Social Science books at $18 each. She also bought an equal number of Chinese books at a different price. The average price of one Social Science and one Chinese book was $11. Betty paid $42 more for the Social Science books than the Chinese books.
- What was the cost of one Chinese book?
- How many Social Science books did Betty buy?
|
Social Science |
Chinese |
More |
Number |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
$18 |
$4 |
|
Total value |
18 u |
4 u |
$42 |
(a)
Price of one Chinese book
= 2 x 11 - 18
= 22 - 18
= $4
Amount that Betty paid more for Social Science books than Chinese books
= 18 u - 4 u
= 14 u
14 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 14 = 3
Number of Social Science books that Betty bought
= 1 u
= 3
Answer(s): (a) $4; (b) 3