Question

Jason is saving up for a skateboard and helmet. The skateboard is $45.50 with tax and the helmet is $18.25 with tax. He earned 1/3

of the money by mowing lawns and the rest by babysitting. How much did Jason earn babysitting?

Answer 1

Is it 45.50?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The total cost of the skateboard and helmet is $45.50 + $18.25 = $<<45.5+18.25=63.75>>63.75.
Jason earned 1/3 of the money, so he earned $63.75 * 1/3 = $<<63.75*1/3=21.25>>21.25 mowing lawns.
Therefore, Jason earned $63.75 - $21.25 = $<<63.75-21.25=42.5>>42.5 babysitting. Answer: \boxed{42.5}.

Answer 4

Yes, you're right. I made a mistake in my calculation. The skateboard costs $45.50 with tax. So the correct calculation should be:

The total cost of the skateboard and helmet is $45.50 + $18.25 = $63.75.
Jason earned 1/3 of the money, so he earned $63.75 * 1/3 = $21.25 mowing lawns.
Therefore, Jason earned $63.75 - $21.25 = $42.50 babysitting.
So, Jason earned $42.50 babysitting. Answer: \boxed{42.50}.

Answer 5

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Good luck saving up for your skateboard and helmet!