Chris bought two hockey sticks at the same price. He also bought a helmet for $\$ 25$. If Chris spent $\$ 68$ in total, how much did one hockey stick cost?
(A) $\$ 9.00$
(B) $\$ 18.00$
(C) $\$ 21.50$
(D) $\$ 43.00$
(E) $\$ 41.50$
Since Chris spent $\$ 68$ in total and $\$ 25$ on the helmet, then he spent $\$ 68-\$ 25=\$ 43$ on the two hockey sticks.

Since the two sticks each cost the same amount, then this cost was $\$ 43 \div 2=\$ 21.50$.

ANSWER: (C)