Question

Janice has $600 in an account in which she has to maintain a minimum balance of $240. She withdraws $40 each week for food and clothing. How many weeks can she make the withdrawals without making any deposits?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

600-40x ≥ 240

−40x≥240−600

−40x≥−360

x≤-360/-40

x≤360/40

x≤9

9 weeks

Answer 2

Explanation:

if janice has to has 240 in the bank

600-240=360 she can spend

360/40=9 weeks