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Last year, manual saved $50 per month this year he increases his monthly savings by 25% he plans to buy a smart phone for $375 at this rate how long will it take him to save enough money to buy the smart phone if you start saving this year

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increased by 25% OR 1/4
50 times 1/4=50/4=12.5 increase
50+12.5=62.5 per month


money per month times number of months=money
62.5 times ?=375
divide both sides by 62.5
?=6

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