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Samantha gets paid $4,000 each month. She spends a total of $3,700 on housing, food, transportation, and phone bills. If Samantha wants to buy a new laptop for $1,200, how many months will she have to save up for it?*

A. 1 month
B.3 months
C.4 months
D.I don't know

User Raycons
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I believe the answer is c
User Lgriffiths
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Answer:

C. 4 months

Explanation:

4000-3700= 300 leftover every month

1200/300=4

after 4 months she will have $1,200

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