#### 1501. A bookstore has a special on novels and biographies. The novels are discounted by 25%, and biographies by 15%. If a novel originally costs $40 and a biography costs $30, how much does one of each purchased together cost after the discount?

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#### 1501. A bookstore’s Seasonal Discount Spotlight: Novels and Biographies Under $50 Off With rising interest in affordable reading experiences, a growing number of book lovers in the U.S. are tuning in to seasonal sales—especially at independent and regional bookstores offering deep discounts on novels and biographies. This fall, one popular bookstore is drawing attention by slashing prices: a hardcover novel originally priced at $40 now goes down by 25%, and a biography at $30 sees a 15% reduction. For many readers evaluating value amid shifting consumption habits, this offer sparks curiosity about how much one of each costs after discounts—and whether this budget shift reflects broader trends in leisure spending. --- ### Why #### 1501. A bookstore’s special on novels and biographies matters now