SOLUTION: Nicholas bought three business related books. His total bill was $150. If one book cost him 50 percent more than the other two books combined what was the price of this more expens

Question 912612: Nicholas bought three business related books. His total bill was $150. If one book cost him 50 percent more than the other two books combined what was the price of this more expensive book?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the price of the most expensive book
The cost of the other 2 books is

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Given:

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The most expensive book costs $90
check:

OK
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