SOLUTION: Mary sold 13 books, each for the same price, and used part of the money to buy a sweater that cost $17 (tax included). She had $22 left. What was the price of each book?
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Question 258315: Mary sold 13 books, each for the same price, and used part of the money to buy a sweater that cost $17 (tax included). She had $22 left. What was the price of each book? Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Mary sold 13 books, each for the same price, and used part of the money to buy a sweater that cost $17 (tax included). She had $22 left. What was the price of each book?
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Let x = cost of each book
then
"total profit from books" - "cost of sweater" = "amount left"
13x - 17 = 22
13x = 39
x = $3
