Question

Hugh bought some magazines that cost $3.95 each and some books that cost $8.95 each. He spent a total of $47.65. If Hugh bought 3 magazines, how many books did he buy?
The equation that models the problem is 3.95m + 8.95b = 47.65, where m is the number of magazines and b is the number of books.

Answer 1

3.95(3) + 8.95b = 47.65
11.85 + 8.95b = 47.65

Subtract 11.85 from both sides.

8.95b = 35.8

Divide 8.95 from both sides.

b = 4

Hugh bought 4 books.

Answer 2

4 he bought fourrrrrrrrrrrrrr