Asked by Anonymous

Joey already owns 11 novels, and he can buy additional ones at the rate of 0.83 per dollar. How much money does Joey need to spend on his new novels in order to have a total of 94 novels in his collection?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Do not dump your homework on us. Jiskha is not a cheat site.
Answered by Anonymous
Can you check my answer then?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes.
Answered by Anonymous
I'll put my answer on the previous ones also then and please check it and if it is wrong please tell me what I can do and not give the answer.
Answered by Anonymous
Joey would need to spend $68.89 on his new novels.

283/1 = x/83
283*83 = 68.89
94-11 = 83

Is this correct
Answered by Ms. Sue
He wants 83 more novels.

Where did you get 283?

Answered by Anonymous
I don't know where I got 283/
Answered by Ms. Sue
What do you mean by "at the rate of 0.83 per dollar."
Answered by Anonymous
one novel costs $0.83
Answered by Ms. Sue
How much will he pay for 83 novels?

Answered by Anonymous
$68.89
$0.83 for one novel so multiply 0.83 by 83 = 68.89
Answered by Anonymous
so it would be $68.89? correct? or incorrect
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes! $68.89

:-)
Answered by Anonymous
Thank you!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You are welcome.
Answered by Anonymous
Can you help me with the Blanca one? I am still confused
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