Question

Shaniqua starts a bank account with a $120 deposit. By the end of 12 months, she hopes to have saved $900. She knows that she can save $30 per month from her paycheck, but can earn some extra money by tutoring on the weekend. How much extra per month does Shaniqua need to save in order to meet her goal? Select the equation that best represents this situation and solution.

Answer 1

First, subtract the 120 from 900. That would give you 780. Then, subtract 360 from the 780 for the $30 per month. That would give you 420. Now divide 420 by 12 to find out how much extra per month she has to save. Your final answer is $35. Hope this helped!