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The cost of two books is ₹126. If the cost of one book is twice the other, the find the cost of books. with explanation plzzz​

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Answer:

Let x be the price of the cheaper book.

x + 2x = 126

3x = 126

x = 126/3

x = 42

The price of the cheaper book is $42.

42 * 2 is the price of the other book

42 * 2 = 84.

$84 is the price of the other book.

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