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Sarah saw a hammer that was $3.50 more than twice the cost of a screwdriver. The hammer was $15.50. What was the cost of the screwdriver?

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Answer:

$6

Explanation:

$15.50 is $3.50 more than $12. And $12 is twice $6. The cost of the screwdriver is $6.

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