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Jackson earns $25 per hour as a tutor at the college library. He set a weekly spending budget of $130 each week and puts the remaining money in his savings account. How many hours must he work this week in order to have at least an extra $50 in his savings account?

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Answer:

8 hours

Explanation:

User Slaakso
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Answer:

Jackson should work at least 8 hours this week to achieve his target.

Explanation:

Jackson should work at least 8 hours this week to achieve his target.

Explanation:

Jackson's hourly income = $25

His weekly spending budget = $130

Minimum amount to be pushed to the savings account = $50

So, minimum total amount Jackson should earn this week = 130 + 50 = 180

Number of hours to work this week =

=

= 8 rounded to next integer

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