Question

Louisa paid $12.25 for books at a yard sale. She spent $2.50 on a hardcover book, and the rest on 13 softcover books. Each of the softcover books coat the same. What was the cost of a single softcover book?

Answer 1

Answer:.75

Explanation:

12.25 - 2.5= 9.75

9.75÷ 13 = .25

Answer 2

12.25-2.50=9.75, 9.75/13=.75cents