Question

Tim and Tom are trying to earn money to buy a new game system over a 3-month period. Tim saved $45.43 each month. If they need a total of $213.87 to buy the game system, how much does Tom need to earn each of the 3 months in order to buy the game system?

A. $77.58

B. $136.29

C. $25.86

D. $168.44


please help! !!
I think it's D but I'm not sure..

Answer 1

C. $25.86 is the correct answer.

Explanation:

$213.87/3 should be collected every month to buy the game system which cost 213.87 which would be $71.29.

Now,

Tom need to earn each month = $71.29 - $45.43

So, Tom need to earn $25.86 each of 3 months.