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You and your friend are reading the same series of science fiction books. you tell your friend "i've read 3 times as many books as you have" Your freind replies "you've only read 4 more books than i have". How many books have each of you read?
I need to know what the answer is and how to answer it.
Any help would be great. Thanks
edit - i am stuck with this. i have no idea how to come up with the answer. if someone could explain HOW to get to the correct answer that would be good too. First time here so thanks.
You and your friend are reading the same series of science fiction books. you tell your friend "i've read 3 times as many books as you have" Your freind replies "you've only read 4 more books than i have". How many books have each of you read?
I need to know what the answer is and how to answer it.
Any help would be great. Thanks
edit - i am stuck with this. i have no idea how to come up with the answer. if someone could explain HOW to get to the correct answer that would be good too. First time here so thanks.
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