Question

The difference in the cost of two skateboards is $13.50. If the first skateboard if priced at 98.45, what are the two possible costs of the second skateboard?

Answer 1

$111.95 or $84.95

Explanation:

The second skateboard cost either $13.50 ,more than $98.45 or $13.50 less than $98.45.

Add $13.50 to %98.50, and then subtract $13.50 from $98.45.

$98.45 + $13.50 = $111.95

$98.45 - $13.50 = $84.95