Question

Hugh bought some magazines that cost $3.95 each and some books that cost $8.95 each. He spent a total of $47.65.

If Hugh bought 3 magazines, how many books did he buy?
The equation that models the problem is 3.95m + 8.95b = 47.65, where m is the number of magazines and b is the
number of books.
books

Answer 1

since m = 3, therefore 3.95m = 3.95×3 = 11.85

this implies that 11.85 +8.95b = 47.65

this means 8.95b = 47.65 - 11.85 = 35.80

therefore b = 35.80 ÷ 8.9 = 4

since b = 4 ,this means Hugh bought 4 books

Answer 2

35.80

Step-by-step explanation:

If Hugh bought 3 magazines that would equal 11.85, and 47.65-11.85=35.80.

I hope this helps