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?

Answer options with 5 options
A.
$20.50

B.
$13.50

C.
$10.25

D.
$8.25

E.
$6.75

Answer 1

Let's say the lower priced magazine costs x dollars.

According to the information given, the other magazine costs $3.50 more than the lower priced magazine, so its cost is x + $3.50.

The total cost of the two magazines is $17.00, so we can set up the equation:

x + (x + $3.50) = $17.00

Combining like terms, we have:

2x + $3.50 = $17.00

Subtracting $3.50 from both sides of the equation, we get:

2x = $17.00 - $3.50
2x = $13.50

Dividing both sides of the equation by 2, we find:

x = $13.50 / 2
x = $6.75

Therefore, Jay paid $6.75 for the lower priced magazine.

The answer is E. $6.75.