Problema Solution

A bookkeeper bought 3 times as many books as magazines. She ordered a total of 108 books and magazines. How many books did she order.

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let b = number of books

m = number of magazines

b+m = 108

where b=3m

so 3m+m=108

4m=108

m=27

therefore b=3*27=81


there are 81 books and 27 magazines