SOLUTION: If 8 identical books are £24, what is the cost of 5 books?

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Question 901324: If 8 identical books are £24, what is the cost of 5 books?
Answer by Jc0110(165)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Step 1: Find the cost for 1 book.

Therefore, cost for 1 book is £3.

Step 2: Find the cost for 5 books.

Therefore, cost for 5 books is £15.

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