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OpenStudy (klimenkov):

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?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

data isn't enough !

OpenStudy (klimenkov):

And now?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ye now it has completed !what do you think?

OpenStudy (klimenkov):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (klimenkov):

Actually in copecks.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ye or Copecks !!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

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

OpenStudy (klimenkov):

I can give you 1 hint.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok give.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (klimenkov):

robtobey was quicker than me..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

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