Final answer:
Anthony must work for a number of hours that allows him to save $1,000 for a TV. This is based on his monthly savings and additional savings from cutting costs. His hourly wage is needed for an accurate calculation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student wants to know how many hours Anthony would need to work to save enough money to purchase a TV without utilizing a credit card. Assuming Anthony saves $100 each month after expenses, and he needs $1,000 for the TV, it would take 10 months to save enough. However, if Anthony can increase his savings by cutting costs, such as canceling a Netflix subscription or saving $90 on groceries, he could potentially double his discretionary income and expedite the purchase time. To calculate the exact number of work hours, we need to know Anthony's hourly wage. For example, if Anthony earns $10 per hour and can save an additional $100 per month (now $200 total per month), he would need to work for 5 months (given he saves all his additional earnings), which equals to 200 hours at $10 per hour.