Question

Jay O'Brian bought two magazines. One cost $3.50 more than the other. The total cost was $17.00.

Which amount did Jay pay for the lower priced magazine?
A.20.50
B.13.50
C.10.25
D.8.25
E. 6.75

Answer 1

E. $6.75

Explanation:

Answer 2

E

Explanation:

We would have to subtract the total cost to the cost that is $3.50 more than the other

We do $17.00 - $3.50, would give us $13.50,

We divide the answer by two as O'Brian bought two magazine,

this will leave us with the answer 13.50/2 = 6.75