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Arthur earned 136$ in three weeks he goes back to school in one more week. He needs at least 189$ to buy the new coat that he wants for school. how much must Arthur earn in the next week?

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136/3=45.3

45.3 per week.


136+45.3= 181.3 by the end of next week.

He will be short.
User KGhatak
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$189-$136=$53. Therefore, he only needs $53 to purchase the coat for school.
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