Question

At a college bookstore, Tanisha bought a Math Textbook and a Novel for $54. If the price of the Math Textbook is $8 more than 3 times the price of the Novel, then how much is the price of each book?

Answer 1

Answer: Price of Math Textbook= $42.5, Price of the Novel= $11.5

Explanation:

Let x = price of the Novel.

Price of Math Textbook = 8+3x

As per given , we have

Price of Math Textbook + Price of the Novel = $54

⇒ 8+3x+x = 54

⇒ 8+4x=54

⇒ 4x = 46 [subtract 8 from both sides]

⇒ x = 11.5

Price of Math Textbook = 8+3(11.5) = 8+34.5= $42.5

Hence, Price of Math Textbook= $42.5, Price of the Novel= $11.5