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In the next 10 months. Colin wants to save $900 for his vacation. He plans to save $75 each of the first 8 months. How much must he save each of the last 2 months in order to meet his goal if he saves the same amount each month?

In the next 10 months. Colin wants to save $900 for his vacation. He plans to save-example-1

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so first find out how much he already saved
8 monts
75 per month
8 times 75=600
he saved 600 already

how much more
900=goal
600=current
900-600=300
300 in 2 months
divide 2
150 in 1 moth


he needs to save $150 per month
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