Question

Andrew is paid £250 a week.

Each week, he

shares his pay with his sister in the ratio 3 : 2
saves 12% of his share.

How many weeks will it take Andrew to save £360?

Answer 1

20 weeks

Explanation:

The calculation of The number of weeks it will take to save £360 is given below:

Now $250 should be divided into a ratio of 3:2

He keeps = 150

And, he gives her = 100

As he saves 12% of his share

i.e.

= 12% of 150

= 18

Now the number of weeks is

= 360 ÷ 18

= 20 weeks