Question 30348
Cost of 4,500 softcover books = 3*4500 = $13,500

Remaining money is Total alotted - Cost of 4,500 softcover books
= 25,000 - 13,500 = $11,500

Total Remaining / Cost of each hardcover book = 11,500/12 = 958.333

So, Sharon can afford 958 hardcover books (958.33 is rounded down because the number of books must be in integers)