They would want to use the larger number, which in this case is the median--21
The mean is a smaller number (20)
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The answer is:

The cost of the watch is $19.39.
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To solve the problem, we can create a linear equation using the given information about the starting balance and the ending balance.
We know that the starting balance was $515.50, and then, after writing a check to buy the watch, the balance was $496.11, so, writing the function we have:

Hence, we have that the cost of the watch is $19.39.
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It would be the first choice, $20.
Answer:
Solution: X=144
Equation: x/(-9)= -16
Step-by-step explanation:
the / is divide
the first part of the word problem states that a number x is being divided by -9, x/-9 then it states that this equation equals -16 therefore,x/-9=-16.