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Samantha saved $13 by buying a used DVD. She paid $5 less than half the original price of a new one. How much did Samantha pay for a used DVD?
13 years ago

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MathMate
Solve the problem backwards.
She paid $5 less than half the original price.

So add $5 to what she paid would be half the original price.

I'm sure you can take it from here.
13 years ago

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