Question

9. Joan had eighty - eight dollars to spend on six books. After buying them she had sixteen

dollars. How much did each book cost?

Answer 1

12

Step-by-step explanation:

88 total, minus what she had leftover 88-16=72

She spent a total of $72 and bought 6 books. 72/6= 12

The cost of each book was $12

Answer 2

88-16=72
72 divided by 16=12
answer: each book cost $12