Question

11. Kirk's goal was to save $300 for a trip. In the first week, Kirk saved $16 from his allowance and $54 from his job. He spent $5 for lunch one day and another $2 on the bus. The second week, Kirk saved $62 and another $41, but spent $2 for the bus and $4 for lunch.

A.How much money did Kirk save in the first week? Use integers to solve.

B.How much money did Kirk save after 2 weeks?

C.If Kirk saves $150 in the third week, but spends $8, will he reach his goal of saving $300? Explain.​

Answer 1

A. In the first week Kirk saved $63
B. After the 2 weeks Kirk had saved $160
C. Yes.
Explanation: If he saves $150 in the third week and spends $8 he will have $142 if you add that with the $160 he has saved from the first 2 weeks he will have $302, meeting his goal.