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Andrew is paid £850 a month. Each month he spends 60% of his pay. he saves the rest. How many months will it take Andrew to save £1700?
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Andrew is paid £850 a month. Each month he spends 60% of his pay. he saves the rest. How many months will it take Andrew to save £1700?

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850m(100-60)/100=1700

850m(40)=170000

34000m=170000

m=5

So Andrew will save 1700 in 5 months time.


User Heyhugo
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850x.4=340x5=1700
It will take 5 months
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