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Bob read a book. He read 342 pages on Monday. On Tuesday he read 1/4 of the remaining book. He was left with 9/50 of the book.
How many pages were there in the book.
Than
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Question 1195263: Hi
Bob read a book. He read 342 pages on Monday. On Tuesday he read 1/4 of the remaining book. He was left with 9/50 of the book.
How many pages were there in the book.
Thanks
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p, how many pages the book
After monday, pages unread
After tuesday, pages unread
Last condition ---------simplify and solve for p.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bob read a book. He read 342 pages on Monday. On Tuesday he read 1/4 of the remaining book. He was left with 9/50 of the book.
How many pages were there in the book.
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p = # of pages
342 + (1/4)*(p-342) + p*9/50 = p
34200 + 25p-8550 + 18p = 100p
25650 + 43p = 100p
p = 450 pages
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