[9.—THE TWO AEROPLANES.—solution]
The man must have paid £500 and £750 for the two machines, making together £1,250; but as he sold them for only £1,200, he lost £50 by the transaction.
[10.—BUYING PRESENTS.—solution]
Jorkins had originally £19, 18s. in his pocket, and spent £9, 19s.
[11.—THE CYCLISTS' FEAST.—solution]
There were ten cyclists at the feast. They should have paid 8s. each; but, owing to the departure of two persons, the remaining eight would pay 10s. each.