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Josh paid for three books with two $20 bill .He received $1in change each book was the same price .How much did each book cost ?

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each book costed 13$ because 39/3 is equal to $13

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User Calocedrus
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The total payment is:
P = 2 * ($ 20) = $ 40
The change is:
C = 1 $
The total cost is then:
CT = P-C = 40 $ -1 $ = 39 $
"each book was the same price":
Book price = ($ 39/3) = $ 13
Answer:
each book cost:
Book price = 13 $
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