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Gillian purchased 25 books at the library book sale. Each hardcover book cost $1.50, and each paperback book cost $0.50. Gillian spent a total of $26.50. The book costs can be represented by the system of equations below.

h + p = 251.50h + 0.50p = 26.50

How many paperback books did Gillian buy?

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Answer:

Option A (11)

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User Xitter
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Gillian bought 11 paperbooks.

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