Question

Veronica is saving money to buy a saddle for her horse that costs $175. She plans to save $10 the first month and then increase the amount she saves by $5 each month after the first month. How many months will it take her to save $175? (Whoever knows this, YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER

Answer 1

It will take 7 months.

Answer 2

So, we have the information:
Save $10 first month
$5 the next months
X = amount of months
Cost = 175
So, it will take 7 months.
10+15+20+25+30+35+40 = 175