Question

Eighth grade > W.14 Solve equations: word problems HCP

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Andrew had already read 13 books this year before joining a book club, and he plans to
read 1 book every month now that he has joined. If Andrew has read 31 books so far, how
many months has he been with his book club?
months
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Answer 1

Andrew has been in the book club for 18 months.

Explanation:

The number of books already read by Andrew = 13 books

He reads 1 book each month after joining the book club.

Number of books he has read after joining the club = 31 books

Number of books read after joining the Club

= Total books Read - Books read beforehand

= 31 books - 13 books

= 18 books

So, the number of books Andrew read within the club = 18 books

Now, as Andrew read 1 book per month

⇒ Andrew reads 18 books in 18 x ( 1 Month) = 18 Months

Hence, Andrew has been in the book club for 18 months.