Question 27
Nine books cost 11 dollars and some cents, while 13 books cost 15 dollars and one cent. One dollar equals 100 cents. How much does each book cost?
Original printed choices: A) 1 dollar 20 cents; B) 1 dollar 21 cents; C) 1 dollar 2 cents; D) 1 dollar 23 cents; E) 1 dollar 24 cents
Editorial note: Explain whether the printed question and choices are consistent. Give the literal mathematical result and distinguish any intended correction.
Original printed choices: A) 1 dollar 20 cents; B) 1 dollar 21 cents; C) 1 dollar 2 cents; D) 1 dollar 23 cents; E) 1 dollar 24 cents
Editorial note: Explain whether the printed question and choices are consistent. Give the literal mathematical result and distinguish any intended correction.