Incorrect
Explanation
Irrespective of how the books are oriented, the 1st page of every book is page number 1, thus 1+1 = 2.
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How can you add 8 8's to make 1,000?
88888 + 888 888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 8888+8888 8888888+8