The sum of 2 numbers is 27. The bigger number is one less than 3 times the smaller number. Find the value of the 2 numbers.

Need solving this second acceleration problem.

Neoli is a nurse who works each day from 8: 00 am to 4: 00 pm at the blood collection centre. she takes 45 minutes for her lunch break. on average, it takes neoli 15 minutes to collect each sample and record the patient's details. on average, how many patients can neoli see each day?

I'm at a bookstore with $\$35$ in my pocket and a $20\%$-off coupon. what is the cost of the most expensive book i can buy with my money and the coupon? (assume that there are books of every possible price in the bookstore. it's a large bookstore! )