Mary and John want to buy a book. Mary needs 1 more cent to buy it. John needs 7 more cents to buy it. How much does the book cost?

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anonymous · Answer

data isn't enough !

klimenkov · Answer

And now?

anonymous · Answer

ye now it has completed !what do you think?

klimenkov · Answer

I know the answer. I just want other people to solve it. Nice problem.

anonymous · Answer

I guess you know in Ruble not cent.Doesn't it ?

klimenkov · Answer

Actually in copecks.

anonymous · Answer

Ye or Copecks !!

anonymous · Answer

It could be anything geater than 7..:P How to solve it?

lgbasallote · Answer

you have three variables...tell me anything more and i can solve this

klimenkov · Answer

I can give you 1 hint.

anonymous · Answer

ok give.

anonymous · Answer

Assume John has no money.  The book cost 7 cents.

klimenkov · Answer

robtobey was quicker than me..

anonymous · Answer

That's what I said... it COuld be anything above 7. It's not a math question. Just two statements.