Question

Jose bought a computer that cost $1,200. He paid $400 down and will pay $50 per week until the balance is paid off. Solve the equation 400 + 50w = 1,200 to find the number of weeks w it will take Jose to pay off the computer.

A.
32 weeks


B.
16 weeks


C.
53 weeks


D.
26 weeks

Answer 1

400 + 50w = 1,200
50 w = 800
w = 800/50 = 16
The answer is B. 16 weeks

Answer 2

B. 16 weeks

Explanation:

all you have to do is subtract $1,200 - $400 = 800. then you take 800 and divide it by 50. 800/50 = 16. i hope this helped :)