Question

Jennifer is saving money to buy a bike. The bike costs $239. She has $127 saved, and each week she adds

$16 to her savings.
How long will it take her to save enough money to buy the bike?
It will take her
weeks to save for the bike.

Answer 1

Answer: 7 weeks

Explanation:

16X + 127 = 239

16X = 239 - 127

16X = 112

X = 112/16

X = 7

Answer 2

7 weeks. Total cost is 239 minus 127 she has saved leaves 112 more she needs to save. 112 divided by 16 a week is 7 weeks until she has enough money.