Question

Tony is saving money to purchase a new TV that costs $276.99. He has $135 in his savings account already. If he earns $8.50 per hour at his job, how many hours will Tony have to work to earn enough to buy a TV?

Answer choices: 8, 16, 17, 33

Answer 1

he will have to work 17 hours.

Explanation:

8.50×17=144.5

135+144.5=279.5

he will have $2.51 extra