Question

Tamara orders graphic novels. Each graphic novel costs $9.50. A one-time shipping fee of $12.25 is added to the cost of the order. The total cost of Tamara’s order before tax is $183.25. How many graphic novels did Tamara order?

Answer 1

18 novels

Explanation:

X= number of novels, 12.25 is a fixed fee.

9.50x+12.25=183.25

9.50x=171

x=18 novels