SOLUTION: Nancy had 97 dollars to spend on 8 books. After buying them she had 17 dollars. How much did each book cost?

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Question 1003692: Nancy had 97 dollars to spend on 8 books. After buying them she had 17 dollars. How much did each book cost?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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%2897-17%29%2F8 = 80%2F8 = 10 dollars.

You forgot to mention in your condition that all the books have the same price.