Question

Mr. Gage wants to buy a new car A but is considering used Car B. Car A costs $2,500 less than twice as much as car B. If car A costs $20,800, what is the cost of car B?

Answer 1

1250 is the answer simple math.

Answer 2

20,800 divided by 2 is 10,400.
Then 10,400 - 2,500 is 7,900, the correct answer is 7,900