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3 April, 04:41

An author receives $0.60 for each hardcover book or paperback book that is sold. there were x hardcover books and 38,000 paperback books sold of her most recent book. the author received a total of $51,000 for the book sales. the equation below can be used to determine the number of hardcover books that were sold. 0.60 (x 38,000) = 51,000 how many hardcover books were sold?

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  1. 3 April, 04:51
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    Since an author receives $0.60 for either hardcover or paperback book sold, we can develop an equation: 0.60 (x + 38 000) = 51 000

    x + 38 000 = 85 000

    x = 85 000 - 38 000 = 47 000

    Hence, there were 47 000 hardcover books sold.
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