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?
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O A. $19.13
© B. S21.25
• C. s30.33
O D. S42.50
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 1/3 * $63.75 = $21.25 by mowing lawns.
Therefore, the amount Jason earned babysitting is $63.75 - $21.25 = $42.50.
Therefore, the answer is D. $42.50.