Brad bought a skateboard for $2 less than half its original price. If he paid $21.50, which skateboard did he buy?

A. Go Green: $45

B. Speedster: $47

C. Up and down: $43

D. With the Flow: $41

Question

Amaya Valentine

Mathematics

9 May, 04:35

Brad bought a skateboard for $2 less than half its original price. If he paid $21.50, which skateboard did he buy?

A. Go Green: $45

B. Speedster: $47

C. Up and down: $43

D. With the Flow: $41

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Answers (2)

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Carissa Hays · Answer 1

A. go green: $45. 21.50*2=43 43+2=$45

Jaylee Kim · Answer 2

Brad bought D. With the Flow: $41

Explanation:

To solve this problem, it'll be best to work backwards. Since he paid $21.50, we do 21.50 x 2 - 2, which gives us 41. Therefore, he bought the With the Flow skateboard

Brad bought a skateboard for $2 less than half its original price. If he paid $21.50, which skateboard did he buy?A. Go Green: $45B. Speedster: $47C. Up and down: $43D. With the Flow: $41

Brad bought a skateboard for $2 less than half its original price. If he paid $21.50, which skateboard did he buy?

A. Go Green: $45

B. Speedster: $47

C. Up and down: $43

D. With the Flow: $41