SOLUTION: Molly bought 7 books for $42 and Henry bought 8 books for $52, who got the better buy?

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Question 1147332: Molly bought 7 books for $42 and Henry bought 8 books for $52, who got the better buy?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39632) About Me  (Show Source):
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MOLLY %2842%2F7%29%28dollars%2Fbook%29

HENRY %2852%2F8%29%28dollars%2Fbook%29

Which price is lower?
(Molly)

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Molly bought 7 books for $42 and Henry bought 8 books for $52, who got the better buy?
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"better" is not a clearly defined math term.
The 7 books or the 8 books might be more valuable.
If you mean the lowest price per book, you should say that.