Question

The skateboard that Jose wants costs $90. Jose has a coupon for 1/5

off the retail price. If Jose saves $18 a week, how long will it take to save enough to buy the skateboard?
A) 3 weeks
B) 4 weeks
C) 5 weeks
D) 6 weeks

Answer 1

c) 5 weeks all you have to do in the future is 90÷18 and there's your answer 5

Answer 2

4 weeks. He can save 18 dollars with his coupon. After four weeks, he will have 18+18+18+18 and the extra 18. 18 times 5 equals 90.