Question

You are saving up for an iPod touch, which costs $199.00. You already saved $77.00. If you want to put away $12.00 per week, how many weeks will it take to save enough money for your iPod touch?
Explain.

Answer 1

It is given that,

Cost of iPod touch = $199

Amount of money already saved = $77

Amount of money to be put in per week = $12

Number of weeks to save enough money = ?

Amount of money left to be saved/put in = 199-77= $122

Number of weeks to save enough money = 122/12= 10 weeks (approx.)