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22 June, 08:10

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

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  1. 22 June, 08:26
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    Well that's easy. all you have to do is minus $2.50 from $12.25 which you would get $9.75. then divide that by 13 and you will get. 75 so 1 book cost 75 cents
  2. 22 June, 08:33
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    12.25=2.5+13x

    12.25-2.5=9.75

    9.75/13=.75

    Louisa paid 75¢ for every soft cover book.
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