Question

Irian bought 2 songbooks and a new guitar. Each songbook cost the same price. The guitar cost $250.10. Before tax, she spent a total of $301.80. Write an equation and solve for the cost of each songbook.

Answer 1

1 SongBook costs =$25.85

A guitar costs =$250.10, so 2 Songbooks would cost 2*25.85=51.7.

(2 Songbook) $51.7 * (Guitar) $250.10 = $301.80