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Christopher spent a total of 52.50 at a bookstore he purchased a calendar for 9 and three books that cost the same

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Answer:

Cost of each book = 14.5

Explanation:

Given:

Total amount spend = 52.50

Cost of calendar = 9

Number of books = 3

Assume;

Cost of each book = a

Find:

Cost of each book

Computation:

Total amount spend = Cost of calendar + Number of books(Cost of each book)

52.50 = 9 + 3(a)

Cost of each book = 14.5

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