Fred spent $236 - $14 = $<<236-14=222>>222 on books.

The cost per book is $222 / 6 books = $<<222/6=37>>37.

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Fred had 236 dollars to spend on 6 books. After buying them, he had 14 dollars. On average, how much did each book cost?
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Fred had 236 dollars to spend on 6 books. After buying them, he had 14 dollars. On average, how much did each book cost?
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