SOLUTION: 9 books are to be brought by astudent. Some cost $6 each nd the remainder cost $6.50 each. If the total amount spent was $56, how many of each were bought ?

SOLUTION: 9 books are to be brought by astudent. Some cost $6 each nd the remainder cost $6.50 each. If the total amount spent was $56, how many of each were bought ?

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Question 659542: 9 books are to be brought by astudent. Some cost $6 each nd the remainder cost $6.50 each. If the total amount spent was $56, how many of each were bought ?
Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 books for $$6.00
4 books for $6.50
total-----------5x6=30
---------------4x6.50 =26
$30.00+$26.00=$56.00
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