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8) Jason is saving money to buy a bike that costs $199. He has saved $99 so far. If he saves $10 each week, in how many weeks will he have enough money to buy the bike? ​

User Rani Kheir
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10weeks, so it is actually up TO 2 months

Explanation:

$199=

$199-$99=$100

$10=1week

$100=?

cross multiply

10?=$100

1ø?=$10ø

=10weeks

=2 months

User RonnyKnoxville
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Answer:

10 weeks

Explanation:

Y = 10(1) + 99

Increase the value every time

10(1)

10(2)

10(3)

10(4)

....

Y = 10(10) + 99

Y = 100 + 99

Y = 199

User Uriil
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